Bio21 Institute of Molecular Science and Biotechnology, University of Melbourne
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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.
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.
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.
The Institute is managed by Bio21 Australia Ltd, and is supported by funding from the Victorian Government. Physically, Bio21 is located on Flemington Road
, Parkville, Victoria
.
University of Melbourne
The University of Melbourne is a public university located in Melbourne, Victoria. Founded in 1853, it is the second oldest university in Australia and the oldest in Victoria...
. The centre focuses on the study of basic science and applied biotechnology.
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.
In September 2006 Bio21 formed a partnership with Australian-based global bio-pharmaceutical company CSL Limited
CSL Limited
CSL Limited is a global specialty biopharmaceutical company that researches, develops, manufactures and markets products to treat and prevent serious human medical conditions...
. 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.
The Institute is managed by Bio21 Australia Ltd, and is supported by funding from the Victorian Government. Physically, Bio21 is located on Flemington Road
Flemington Road, Melbourne
Flemington Road is a major thoroughfare in the inner suburbs of North Melbourne and Parkville in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It runs from the north end of Elizabeth Street to the south end of Mount Alexander Road, Flemington, and provides a main connection between the Melbourne CBD and the...
, Parkville, Victoria
Parkville, Victoria
Parkville is an inner city suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 3 km north from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the City of Melbourne. At the 2006 Census, the population was 4,980....
.
External links
- Bio21 Institute homepage on the University of Melbourne website