Welcome to Queensland – home of exciting translational research activities – and the event designed to showcase the importance of translational research – TRX10.

Now in its second year, TRX10 will be held in Brisbane, Australia 11-13 October 2010.

TRX10: is focused on translational research excellence both in Australia, the rest of the Asia-Pacific region and further abroad. It is important – not only to showcase the impressive achievements to date – but also to identify those countless opportunities where we can collaborate to innovate. TRX10 – and then TRX12 and TRX14 events will open doors for emerging companies working on world-class biotech breakthroughs by giving attendees the opportunity to partner, network and learn from Australian and international business leaders and investors and potential collaborators.

Venue: The Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre is located on Grey Street, Southbank in Brisbane, Australia. Comprising five levels of boutique convention and event space, it has now become one of Australia's most flexible meeting and events venue, and has been ranked among the world's top three convention centres - AIPC Apex Awards.

Location: Brisbane is located in the south-east corner of the state of Queensland, which sits on the eastern sea-board of Australia. Queensland has a vision for its future, encompassing a diverse economy powered by bright ideas, a population with the best health in the country, an environment and a lifestyle that’s well protected, an education and training system that’s world-class, and a community that’s safe and caring.

As one of Queensland’s key industries, the life sciences sector and in particular the therapeutic and diagnostic subsector, has a pivotal role to play in achieving this vision. The Queensland Government has been working very closely with QCTN and our universities and companies to build this sector of the industry – from funding research, through to getting products to market.

Although the Government provides substantial assistance to the industry (more than $3.4 billion since 1998), ultimately the future of Queensland’s life sciences sector depends on private sector investment and engagement – including from international collaborators – wherever they may be.

We hope you take advantage of this opportunity and continue to be involved in the growth of 
Queensland’s growing life-sciences sector and to help us to celebrate the opening
of the world-class Translational Research Institute.