Computer bungle threatens medical research

Posted on March 13th, 2010 at 2:00 am to Fairfax Digital by SMH.com.au Staff
The federal government's distribution of $379 million in health and medical research funding is in turmoil following the failure this week of a computer system meant to log scientists' applications online.  Full story »

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