Ian Wark Research Institute
ARC Special Research Centre
ARC Special Research Centre
The Ian Wark Research Institute, University of South Australia will
receive $1 million in Federal Government funding to work with overseas
researchers to develop new products and materials using nano and bio
technology. The Nano and Biomaterials Centre was funded by AusIndustry
through an Innovation Access Program – International Science and
Technology, delivered by the Department of Education Science and
Training.
Federal Science Minister, Peter McGauran said, ‘The funding is aimed
at scientists working with leading edge overseas partners to develop
science and technology, and increase opportunities for taking new ideas
to the market place’.
Professor John Ralston, Director of the Ian Wark Research Institute,
said, ‘This is a great opportunity for Australia to form links in some
of the very best research networks in Europe, to take Australian
Industry to the leading edge of research in nano and biomaterials.’
This Nano and Biomaterials Centre builds on existing
internationally-competitive research strengths, and involves
world-leading research capability in nano- and bio-materials, coupled to
a proven ability to disseminate research outcomes to Australian
industry/community for commercial and strategic benefit. There is strong
national participation from Australian sponsors, including AMIRA
International, and the international partners, from Europe and North
America, bring highly complementary specialist expertise and specific
facilities necessary for the project. To further strengthen ties with
Australian scientists and researchers, leading overseas researchers will
also participate in international workshops and conferences.
