Bio21 Institute

Coordinates: 37°47′54″S 144°57′27″E / 37.7983°S 144.9575°E / -37.7983; 144.9575

Bio21 Institute

The lobby of Bio21.
Location
  • Parkville, Melbourne, Australia
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

References

  1. ↑ "About Bio21". www.bio21.unimelb.edu.au. Retrieved 2015.
  2. ↑ "CSL scientists move to Melbourne Uni". AAP. 2006. Retrieved 2008.
  3. ↑ Scott, Rebecca (2006). "Bio21 Inst to host CSL scientists". UniNews Vol. 15, No. 17. University of Melbourne. Retrieved 2008.

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