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Southern RNA to manufacture personalised vaccines to treat children with deadly brain cancers
Key points Children and adolescents with brain cancer will be treated with personalised vaccines in a world-first trial. The PaedNEO-VAX study will be rolled out at 8 paediatric hospitals in Queensland, South [...]
Accelerating Australia’s RNA Innovation Pipeline – Southern RNA and UQ BASE
Southern RNA and The BASE Facility at The University of Queensland have established a collaborative framework that bridges academic research and clinical translation. Together, we provide a clear and efficient pathway [...]
Gold Coast Strengthens Its Biotech Future with Southern RNA R&D Launch
Southern RNA’s new R&D laboratories mark a powerful step forward for mRNA research, strengthening Australia’s biotech capability and the Gold Coast’s role in global health innovation A major step forward for personalised [...]
International cancer vaccine research lands on the Gold Coast as Southern RNA and Providence Therapeutics join forces
International cancer vaccine research lands on the Gold Coast as Southern RNA and Providence Therapeutics join forces Gold Coast - 7 October 2025 A major step forward for personalised medicine in Australia [...]
Single-Use Bioreactors increase turn-around and enhance scalability of mRNA
Southern RNA is a CDMO specializing in nucleic acid products. In this interview, their COO Garry Heaney explains how BioBLU Single-Use Bioreactors can help advancing the RNA industry by increasing turn-around, reducing [...]
mRNA Service Explained: Uses, Benefits & How It Compares to pDNA
The world of biotechnology has seen some incredible changes lately, especially with the rise of messenger RNA (mRNA) technology. From developing vaccines to tackling cancer, mRNA service providers are now essential in [...]
What Is mRNA Manufacturing and Why Is It Crucial for Modern Biotech
Messenger RNA (mRNA) technology is reshaping modern medicine—from rapid vaccine development to gene therapies. Central to this innovation is mRNA manufacturing, a highly specialized process that converts genetic instructions into real-world biotech [...]
What Roles Do Plasmids Play in Biotechnology?
Plasmid DNA is a vital tool in modern biotechnology, acting as a key driver in genetic engineering and therapeutic development. These small, circular DNA molecules replicate independently within bacterial cells and serve [...]
How is mRNA Production Ensured for Safety and Quality in Research?
Messenger RNA (mRNA) technology has become a cornerstone in modern biomedical research and therapeutic development. Ensuring the safety and quality of mRNA production is critical for advancing research and delivering safe, effective [...]
What is Plasmid DNA Used For?
Plasmid DNA plays a central role in modern biotechnology and medical research. Its ability to replicate independently of chromosomal DNA makes it a powerful tool in various scientific applications. From genetic engineering [...]
How Is mRNA Manufactured?
Understanding the Basics of mRNA Manufacturing mRNA manufacturing is a complex yet highly efficient process that enables the development of life-saving vaccines and therapeutics. This process involves several critical steps, from DNA [...]
