BIO ITEMS.
1. MASSEY BIOCHEMICAL ENGINEERING.
Substantial grant.
The Tertiary Education Commission recently
awarded Massey University $400,000 contestable funding. This is to
provide a pilot educational program aimed at enhancing the science,
manufacturing and business skills in small and medium size
enterprises in the Biotechnology sector.
Project Manager Dr. Yusuf Chisti, commenting on the grant said
“The government is well aware of the international impact of
biotechnology and its role in the country’s economic growth.
New Zealand already has a robust emerging biotechnology industry and
substantial scientific know-how in modern biotechnology. But this
knowledge needs to be effectively translated and made relevant to
the commercial sector. This first-of-its-kind program aims to
bring together the target industry and the tertiary education sector
as partners in fostering innovation and wealth creation”.
International Organization for Biotechnology and Bioengineering
(IOBB) – New Zealand Chapter elects New Zealand Representative.
The International Organization for Biotechnology and
Bioengineering (IOBB) recently elected Professor Yusuf Chisti of
Massey University as its New Zealand National Representative. IOBB
is a nonprofit institution that was founded by prominent academics
in 1968 for the advancement of biotechnology and bioengineering. The
activities of IOBB span all aspects of biotechnology including
social, ethical and educational issues.
Professor Yusif Chisti
2. THE BIO COMMERCE CENTRE.
Appointment of CEO.
Derek Walker Chairman of the Bio Commerce Centre announced in
June the appointment of Ralph Schneideman as its first. CEO. In
announcing his appointment, Mr. Walker cited Mr. Schneideman`s
valuable international experience and his hands-on involvement in
commercialising technology products. Further he believes that his
thorough familiarization with the management of start-up companies
will be extremely valuable in increasing commercial activity around
Manawatu`s biological science resource. Further information at
http://www.biocommerce.co.nz/
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