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CoEMinerals launch a Targeted Peptide Platform to Transform Critical Minerals Recovery
Our very own CoEMinerals team, led by Prof. Chun-Xia Zhao and Dr. Guangze Yang, have developed a unique targeted peptide approach (PepMin), adapting cancer-drug design logic to enable cleaner, single-stage separation of critical minerals. In proof-of-concept studies, this novel approach achieved greater than 98% purity and above 95% recover of silver. The potential of the system has already garnered the attention of commercials partners, with a licensing agreement with Theia Metals being announced today. Congratulations to Prof. Chun-Xia Zhao, Dr Guangze (Daniel) Yang and the whole CoEMinerals team on this breakthrough.
Group of Bioinspired Materials and Devices Collaborates on mRNA Vaccine Development with BioCina and Cytiva, Supported by CRC-P and MRFF Grants
The Group of Bioinspired Materials and Devices at the University of Adelaide is delighted to share an update on its collaboration with BioCina and Cytiva, focusing on the development of precision mRNA vaccines and RNA therapeutics. This partnership is fuelled by two significant grant awards: the $3.0m AUD Cooperative Research Centres Projects (CRC-P) grant “mRNA manufacturing and formulation service for late stage clinical trials” announced in April 2022, and the $5.0m AUD Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) grant “mRNA Clinical Trial Enabling Infrastructure” announced in April 2023. The South Australian Government also contributes additional funding to support these innovative projects.