Bio21 Institute
37°47′54″S 144°57′27″E / 37.7983°S 144.9575°E
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Acting-Director | Professor Malcolm McConville |
Parent organization | University of Melbourne |
| Website | http://www.bio21.unimelb.edu.au/ |
The Bio21 Institute of Molecular Science and Biotechnology is an Australian research centre based at the University of Melbourne. The centre focuses on the study of basic science and applied biotechnology.
The Institute is managed by the University of Melbourne, and is supported by funding from the Victorian Government. Physically, Bio21 is located on Flemington Road, Parkville, Victoria.
History
Established in 2002 and officially opened in 2005, the research centre conducts interdiciplinary learning and houses research groups specializing in biochemistry, cell biology, chemistry, and other life sciences. Bio21 accommodates over 500 research scientists, students and industry participants, making it one of the largest biotechnology research centres in Australia.[1]
In September 2006, Bio21 formed a partnership with Australian-based global bio-pharmaceutical company CSL Limited. 50 scientists from CSL were relocated to participate in activities at the Bio21. From the partnership Bio21 hopes to gain expertise of industry professionals, while CSL gains access to state-of-the-art equipment.[2][3]
See also
- CSL Limited
- La Trobe Institute for Molecular Science
- Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
- Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research
References
- ^ "About Bio21". www.bio21.unimelb.edu.au. Retrieved 2015.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help) - ^ "CSL scientists move to Melbourne Uni". AAP. 2006. Retrieved 2008.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help) - ^ Scott, Rebecca (2006). "Bio21 Inst to host CSL scientists". UniNews Vol. 15, No. 17. University of Melbourne. Retrieved 2008.
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