Industry News
A new generation of meat
Sunfed meats are made from plant protein, they cook, feel and taste just like animal meat but are healthier, both for you and the planet. Read more
July 31, 2017
Final countdown to the Life Sciences Summit!
18 March 2025
In this issue Insights from our Executive Director Reflecting on our journey from 2017—when NZBIO faced financial challenges and joined the NZTech Group—to today is truly remarkable. Four years of … Continue reading "A new generation of meat"
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Action-packed updates
12 February 2025
In this issue Insights from our Executive Director As we kick off the year, BioTechNZ is already moving full speed ahead with exciting developments in the biotech sector. There is … Continue reading "A new generation of meat"
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Celebrating our year in biotech
16 December 2024
It has been a landmark year for BioTechNZ and our members. Let's take a moment to reflect on the progress and achievements of 2024!
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Endless possibilities…
30 September 2024
Kia ora, In this issue Insights from our Executive Director The more I work in this role the more excited I am about the convergence of once-siloed technologies across multidisciplinary … Continue reading "A new generation of meat"
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Spring into innovation | September 2024 News
03 September 2024
In this issue Insights from our Executive Director During the last month there has been plenty of discussion in the media regarding gene technologies – should our companies and researchers … Continue reading "A new generation of meat"
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Life Sciences Summit Returns for 2025!
02 September 2024
We can’t wait to reconnect at Aotearoa New Zealand’s 2025 Life Science Summit – Uniting biology and technology to unleash potential. 18-19 March, 2025 at Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre. Click here … Continue reading "A new generation of meat"
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Gene tech, tools and innovation | June 2024 News
21 June 2024
It has been another busy month for biotech. More than 35 Kiwis travelled to the BIO International Convention in San Diego.
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BioTechNZ News: The final countdown!
06 March 2024
In this issue Insights from our Executive Director This year feels like it’s going to be a fast game, but a good game for the biotech sector! I am incredibly … Continue reading "A new generation of meat"
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Research and Trends
All about the woman fighting for gender equality, one female CEO at a time
Biotechnology consultant Topaz Conway, here as part of the Vogue Codes series, writes about how women can make their mark in the entrepreneurial world. Tales of paths travelled always deliver enduring anticipation, where the expectation is for triumph to reign and the pioneers to reap the benefit
July 31, 2017
Industry News
From corn to cattle, gene editing is about to supercharge agriculture
Agriculture has come a long way in the past century. We produce more food than ever before -- but our current model is unsustainable, and as the world’s population rapidly approaches the 8 billion mark, modern food production methods will need a radical transformation if they're going to keep up.
July 30, 2017
Industry News
Naveen Jain’s biotech startup Viome raises millions for personal wellness monitoring
Viome, the wellness monitoring service founded by Seattle-area tech entrepreneur Naveen Jain, has raised $15 million this month in an investment round, according to documents filed today with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The equity sale boosts the first commercial venture brought to li
July 28, 2017
Industry News
How did biotech become a Hollywood supervillain?
Family movie night can be fraught in biotech households. Earlier this month, John Crowley, CEO of Amicus Therapeutics, cued up “Rise of the Planet of the Apes” as a refresher before the debut of its blockbuster sequel. Soon his living room played host to a man with roughly his job, working at
July 26, 2017