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Infensa Bioscience doses first patient in a Phase 1 trial of IB409 for cardiovascular diseases
Infensa Bioscience doses first patient in a Phase 1 trial of IB409 for cardiovascular diseases
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Features

Features
The science of ASIC1a: how Infensa’s disruptive treatment is protecting hearts and brains
The science of ASIC1a: how Infensa’s disruptive treatment is protecting hearts and brains
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Infensa’s drug versus current cardiovascular treatments: what’s the difference?
Infensa’s drug versus current cardiovascular treatments: what’s the difference?
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How to succeed in biotech: thoughts from our CEO
How to succeed in biotech: thoughts from our CEO

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Profiles

Profiles
Profile: Michael Ankersen
Profile: Michael Ankersen

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Profile: Mark Smythe
Profile: Mark Smythe

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Profile: Bob Graham AO
Profile: Bob Graham AO

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News

2025

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National recognition for cardiovascular research translation
National recognition for cardiovascular research translation
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Infensa researchers nominated for a national university award
Infensa researchers nominated for a national university award
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Infensa drug candidate receives $17.8M funding to advance to clinical trials
Infensa drug candidate receives $17.8M funding to advance to clinical trials
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Infensa wins KE Select Emerging Innovator of the Year at Life Sciences Queensland awards
Infensa wins KE Select Emerging Innovator of the Year at Life Sciences Queensland awards
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Infensa Bioscience selected as a finalist for the 2024 KE Select Emerging Innovator Award by Life Sciences Queensland
Infensa Bioscience selected as a finalist for the 2024 KE Select Emerging Innovator Award by Life Sciences Queensland
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Infensa CSO and co-founder Professor Glenn King elected a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science
Infensa CSO and co-founder Professor Glenn King elected a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science
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Brisbane startup Infensa spins medical miracle from spider venom
Brisbane startup Infensa spins medical miracle from spider venom
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2024

2023

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Infensa scientists publish in European Heart Journal showing efficacy of lead drug candidate when administered at relevant timepoints in preclinical models of moderate and severe myocardial infarction
Infensa scientists publish in European Heart Journal showing efficacy of lead drug candidate when administered at relevant timepoints in preclinical models of moderate and severe myocardial infarction
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Infensa CEO Mark Smythe received the LSQ McCullough Robertson Industry Excellence Award from Life Sciences Queensland in recognition of his major contributions to the Queensland life sciences industry
Infensa CEO Mark Smythe received the LSQ McCullough Robertson Industry Excellence Award from Life Sciences Queensland in recognition of his major contributions to the Queensland life sciences industry
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Infensa CSO and co-founder Professor Glenn King received the Prime Minster’s Prize for Innovation, the highest honour for science translation in Australia
Infensa CSO and co-founder Professor Glenn King received the Prime Minster’s Prize for Innovation, the highest honour for science translation in Australia
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2022

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The Translational Research Institute welcomes new startup Infensa Bioscience
The Translational Research Institute welcomes new startup Infensa Bioscience
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Australian Financial Review: Aussie start-up using funnel web venom to save lives scores $23 million
Australian Financial Review: Aussie start-up using funnel web venom to save lives scores $23 million
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2021

Featured
Fraser Island funnel web spider venom shows promise for heart-attack treatment
Fraser Island funnel web spider venom shows promise for heart-attack treatment
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Deadly spider’s venom could someday help heart attack victims, Australian scientists say</span>
Deadly spider’s venom could someday help heart attack victims, Australian scientists say
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Deadly venom from funnel-web spider found only in Queensland could contain life-saving heart attack treatment
Deadly venom from funnel-web spider found only in Queensland could contain life-saving heart attack treatment
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Death disruptor: how an Australian funnel-web spider may help human hearts</span>
Death disruptor: how an Australian funnel-web spider may help human hearts
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One of the world's deadliest spider venoms could help heart attack patients&nbsp;</span>
One of the world's deadliest spider venoms could help heart attack patients 

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Aussie scientists see life-saving potential in spider venom
Aussie scientists see life-saving potential in spider venom

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Stopping 'death signal': Scientists look to repair hearts using deadly spider venom
Stopping 'death signal': Scientists look to repair hearts using deadly spider venom

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Infensa scientists show efficacy of lead drug candidate in preclinical models of myocardial infarction and heart transplantation</span>
Infensa scientists show efficacy of lead drug candidate in preclinical models of myocardial infarction and heart transplantation

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