As the number of people with diabetes continues to rise across the world, the role of nurses and other health professionals is crucial in managing the impact of the condition, the International Federation of Diabetes (IDF) urged this World Diabetes Day. With the theme ‘The Nurse and Diabetes’, the campaign on November 14 raised awareness of […]

The iQ Group Global is honoured to be recognised as one of Australia and New Zealand’s Most Innovative Companies for the second year in a row. The prestigious annual list, published by The Australian Financial Review and Boss Magazine, is based on a rigorous assessment process managed by Australia’s leading innovation consultancy, Inventium, in conjunction […]

Research has shown that human saliva holds a treasure trove of data related to human biology and genetics. This aids in the diagnosis and monitoring of disease and adds to a health professionals’ arsenal in determining the most appropriate ways to detect and treat diseases. Research conducted by the Johns Hopkins University Centre for Interdisciplinary […]

New research has shown that up to 50% of people living with diabetes are thought to suffer from depression or anxiety, with more than 20% most worried about the constant burden of daily diabetes management, including glucose monitoring. Conducted by Diabetes Australia, the research brings to light the significant mental and emotional health impact of diabetes as […]

The iQ Group Global has entered into a material transfer agreement with Harvard University’s Wyss Institute to explore whether a proprietary technology developed at the Wyss Institute could be used to help provide a printable point-of-care SARS-CoV-2 antibody test for the COVID-19 disease that could produce results in real-time. Life Science Biosensor Diagnostics Pty Ltd […]

By Athena Kolivos, Chief Scientific Officer CRC and Farmaforce Imagine if you could be tested for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes the COVID-19 disease, at your local pharmacy, GP or in your own home, and receive results then and there. Point-of-Care Testing (PoCT) provides patients the ability to receive accurate and reliable testing results outside […]

Athena Kolivos, Chief Scientific Officer CRC & Farmaforce The vaccine discovery and development experience unfolding for COVID-19 serves as a timely reminder that researching, developing and commercialising therapies to prevent, treat or cure life-threatening diseases is an extensive process; one that is very different from bringing everyday products and commodities to the marketplace. Across the […]

Athena Kolivos, Chief Scientific Officer CRC and Farmaforce As the world continues to pull out all the stops to combat the COVID-19 pandemic and address the multiple challenges it poses to communities, governments and economies, the experience also serves as a strong reminder that life-threatening diseases need timely and effective solutions. Among these are many […]

With global healthcare under unprecedented pressure, innovation must accelerate like never before. Population increase, rising life expectancy, urbanisation and the spread of infectious diseases demand a new frontier for bioscience innovation to ensure the right medicines are developed when the world needs them most. The iQ Group Global is proud to share the launch of […]

The iQ Group Global is pleased to announce that Life Science Biosensor Diagnostics Pty Ltd (LSBD) has commenced engagement with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the approval pathway of the Saliva Glucose Biosensor. On May 1st, LSBD lodged a 513(g) submission, the first step to seeking regulatory approval for a device with […]