Research lead Dr Felicity de Cogan from the university’s Institute of Microbiology and Infection revealed her team has invented a method that has had Read more
Study to determine how melanopsin affects how we see, feel
Melanopsin has been shown to project to multiple brain regions to regulate the effects of light on physiology and behaviour, and Queensland University of Read more
Macular disease research awarded $600,000
{{quote-a:r-w:400-I:2-Q:“Our latest round of grants are supporting exciting and innovative projects that will contribute to the body of evidence produced by Australian research.”-WHO:Julie Heraghty, Read more
Australian biotech receives $20 million investment
{{quote-a:r-w:400-I:2-Q:“Using our novel therapy, Azura has generated promising results in a phase 1 study in MGD sufferers.”-WHO:Marc Gleeson, Azura CEO}}The funding came in part Read more
Researchers receive $1.46m in government grants
The grants were awarded to three separate projects in the field of vision science and were headlined by a $707,370 five-year research fellowship awarded Read more
World first trial of robotic eye surgery a success
Currently, surgeons perform this procedure without robots, but it is so delicate even the pulsing of blood through the hands is enough to affect Read more
Targeted testing would more efficiently screen for DR and save money
The call comes after an ongoing study that examined 30 years of medical data highlighted the need to adjust the frequency of eye screenings Read more
Jetrea eye injection receives new PBS listing
A new formulation of the Jetrea intravitreal injection has been listed on Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS), replacing the current powder form of the drug. Read more
VTI signs distribution deal with Menicon
ASX-listed Visioneering Technologies (VTI) has signed a sales and distribution deal with Japan’s largest contact lens company, mapping a path into the lucrative European market. Read more
Prime Creative Media acquires Insight
Insight has been acquired by Prime Creative Media, marking the beginning of a new chapter in the publication’s long-running history. Read more