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 Michael's Musings
Dr Michael Robinson, CEO | Twitter @DrMBRobinson
The Plant Biosecurity CRC was established with PB IP Ltd as a wholly owned subsidiary, with the intent of commercialising Intellectual Property (IP) from both PBCRC and the previous CRC for National Plant Biosecurity. Our IP register has quite a few pieces of Intellectual Property with commercial potential that the Management and Board of PB IP are working through. In the last year, we have employed John Thorne to lead our commercialisation efforts under the direction of the PB IP Board. Read more from Michael about the value of partnerships and commercialisation of PBCRC research. |
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capacity building
Plant Biosecurity CRC Science Exchange 2016
- It’s a tree change!
The rumours are true – the next Plant Biosecurity CRC Science Exchange (SX16) will be held at the RACV Goldfields Resort in Creswick Victoria, 25-28 October this year. You can expect great science, plenty of networking and some surprises. Read more.
CAPACITY BUILDING
Biosecurity Built on Science! Look back at 2015 in our first Year in Review
PBCRC is delighted to bring you our first Year in Review publication which shines a light on PBCRC research in 2015 and the value of biosecurity RD&E to Australia.
In the Year in Review 2015 you can discover the impact of PBCRC research through case studies and research snapshots. 2015 saw the great majority of our research projects up and running. By the end of 2015 there were 138 research projects in total with our 27 Participants from government, universities and industry. We also focused on extending our collaborations and looking at the commercial potential of research.
We hope you will enjoy reading about the research and how it is being delivered to have practical impact, assisting government, industry and communities to improve Australia's biosecurity shield.
Smart biosecurity science – have your say on the future of plant biosecurity RD&E
Smart biosecurity science will identify an agreed pathway to a long-term plant biosecurity research, development and extension (RD&E) model for Australia, building on thirteen years of PBCRC work.
PBCRC has commissioned the Australian Farm Institute and Currie Communications to consult widely with government, industry and research stakeholders in the development of an independent options paper. This paper will provide the foundation for a recommendation to government on how best to deliver smart biosecurity science that grows markets together.
The options paper will be released on 4 April 2016, with stakeholder submissions invited until 9 May. Stay informed and have your say by registering your details at the new Smart biosecurity science web page: www.pbcrc.com.au/smartbiosecurityscience.
photo by Jaye Newman
Fruit fly in focus at forum
Fruit fly was the topic of the day when 33 experts from around Australia met in Adelaide for a forum on the biology of fruit flies. It was an important opportunity to share research findings ranging from baiting and fumigation to genomics. Read more. |
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