Melbourne's Biotechnology Industry Showcased at BIO Convention

The Australian State of Victoria concluded a showcase of its scientists, innovative companies, projects and technology at the 2011 BIO International Convention.

The Australian State of Victoria, the Asia-Pacific leader in the biotechnology industry, concluded a showcase of its scientists, innovative companies, projects and technology at the 2011 BIO International Convention. The delegation included scientists, researchers and executives from Victoria's successful biotechnology and life sciences industry.

Melbourne and the State of Victoria have long been a hotbed for biotech innovation down under. Home to life sciences companies that have developed everything from the swine flu vaccine to the bionic ear, Victoria boasts more than 13 major medical research institutes.

Victorian biotech companies benefit from the state's cutting-edge infrastructure, including the Parkville Comprehensive Cancer Centre, the world's most power