Biotechnology Related Links AusBiotech AusBiotech is Australia's Biotechnology Industry Organisation, which represents over 2,550 members, covering the human health, agricultural, medical device, bioinformatics, environmental and industrial sectors in biotechnology. BioGateway (Canada) Access policies, research activities and resources from the departments and agencies of the Government of Canada. Find information on R&D, health, ethics, the environment, and the business of biotechnology. This BioGateway is a tool to help you locate information on biotechnology from the Government of Canada. To view links to biotechnology information, you can search the BioPortal by major subject area, by organization and department, by an A-Z index of topics, or by keyword search. BioTechnologyNews.net BiotechnologyNews.net provides investment related news to companies, research organisations and investors involved in the biotech sector. Biotechnology Australia Biotechnology Australia was established in 1999 as an agency comprising five Australian Government partner departments: Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry; Education Science and Training; Environment and Heritage; Health and Ageing; and Industry, Tourism and Resources. Biotechnology Australia reports to the Australian Governments Biotechnology Ministerial Council on its progress and achievements. Biotechnology Australia has responsibility, with its partners, for managing the National Biotechnology Strategy. The Strategy, established in July 2000, provides a framework for the development of Australian biotechnology. The Strategy is aimed at achieving the Australian Governments vision for Australian Biotechnology which is: Consistent with safeguarding human health and ensuring environmental protection, that Australia captures the benefits of biotechnology for the Australian community, industry and the environment, while protecting the safety of people and the environment. Environmental Co-operative Research Centre Environmental Biotechnology Cooperative Research Centre (EBCRC) develops advanced technologies based on biological systems to improve efficiency and reduce or utilise waste to benefit a wide range of industries and the environment. EBCRC concentrates its research and commercial efforts in three core areas: biofilm prevention and dispersal, rapid in-field microbial detection and control and bioprocesses such as bioremediation and industrial wastewater treatment. EBCRC brings together the multidisciplinary skills of researchers, engineers and industry participants to complete rapid adoption of novel technologies in environmental, industrial, agricultural, veterinary, mining and medical applications.

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