sanofi-aventis International BioGENEius Challenge of Western Australia

 

 

Western Australia is excited to be the first location outside of North America to participate in the sanofi-aventis International BioGENEius Challenge.

Western Australia (WA) is a great place to live, in fact in 2006 the Economist Intelligence Service ranked Perth, WA’s capital city, as the 5th most liveable city in the world due to brilliant climate, high quality medical and education systems and a relaxed and multicultural lifestyle.

WA is Australia's largest state in area, covering the western third of the mainland. With just over 2 million people, WA accounts for just 10 per cent of Australia’s total population, but for the past 10 years it has led Australia in economic growth, productivity, investments and exports. This has stemmed largely from the resources industry.

The state has an abundance of natural resources including oil and gas, iron ore, nickel, bauxite, mineral sands, diamonds and gold. The clean environment and Mediterranean climate gives leads to the state to produce outstanding food and wines. Add to these capabilities in the mining services sector, marine and defence, agriculture, biotechnology, and research and development.

WA is a beautiful part of the world. Our landscape ranges from sparkling blue beaches, to the rugged red outback, lush forests and a vibrant city located along a beautiful river. It boasts a fascinating range of unique fauna and flora. WA is one of the most biologically diverse regions in the world. The South West of WA is one of the world’s 34 internationally recognised terrestrial hotspots for biodiversity.

Western Australia's biotechnology companies, organizations and scientists are at the leading edge of research and development. WA offers one of the best education systems in the world--it has e four world-class universities and our researchers are internationally recognised for their expertise.

Some of Western Australia's brillant scientists include Professors Barry Marshall and Robin Warren who in 2005 were honored with the a Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for revolutionising the treatment of stomach ulcers. Dr Fiona Wood played an integral role in the treatment of many of the victims of the 2002 Bali bombings. She was awarded Australian of the Year in 2005 for this work and her ground-breaking spray on skin technology for the treatment of burns.

The sanofi-aventis International BioGENEius Challenge of Western Australia is a great opportunity for that region's next generation of talented scientists.

For more information, visit the site of the BioGENEius Challenge of Western Australia!

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