Polish journalist scoops first prize in prestigious European award
... The standard of this years entries was very high, with nominations received for journalists from Belgium, Czech Republic, Ireland, Italy, Kosovo, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Switz...An inexpensive and rapid test for tuberculosis (TB) which could be used in developing countries has won first place in the Best Innovation to Improve Global Healthcare category of the Medical Futures Innovation Awards. It also scooped the overall prize at the awards ceremony held last week in London....... The test, known as MODS (Microscopic Observation Drug Susceptible Assay) is able to confirm...Leading Melbourne scientist and Howard Florey Institute Director, Professor Frederick Mendelsohn, was today awarded the 2005 Bethlehem Griffiths Research Foundation Medal, honouring his significant contribution to medical research. ...... The annually awarded Medal honours Victorian scientists and health care professionals who make an outstanding contribution to research in the areas of palliativ...