Research partnerships and centres
We collaborate in significant research ventures and partnerships.
Explore our partnerships
Listed below are some of our long-term and valued partnerships with industry, government, philanthropic and community groups. If you would like to explore a new research partnership with the School of BioSciences, please contact our School Executive team.
Centre of Excellence for Biosecurity Risk Analysis (CEBRA)
CEBRA is a key initiative in the Australian Government’s response to biosecurity risks. With our expansive borders and proximity to Asia, implementing effective biosecurity policies and management tools is essential to protecting the health of the population and our unique ecosystems, as well as the viability of essential sectors of the Australian economy.
Melbourne Integrative Genomics
Melbourne Integrative Genomics aims to understand biological systems, with a focus on genomes as the blueprint for each system. Interested in biological systems of different scales, including molecular systems, cell systems, individuals, host-pathogen interactions, species interactions, and populations.
National Centre for Coasts and Climate
Drawing on expertise from across the University of Melbourne and from partner institutions, the National Centre for Coasts and Climate is engaging with key stakeholders to identify important problems related to climate change impacts in the coastal zone to undertake interdisciplinary research that provides practical solutions to these challenges.
Melbourne Pollen - Pollen Biology
Melbourne Pollen provides a daily pollen forecast of grass pollen levels in the air around Victoria for the next 3 days.
For more than 30 years, we have been measuring the grass pollen levels in Melbourne's air. Since the epidemic thunderstorm asthma event in November 2016, the School has provided this service in collaboration with the Victorian Department of Health and the Australian Bureau of Meteorology. This collaboration enabled pollen monitoring to be done at more places in Victoria and for statewide forecasts to be produced.
ARC CoE for the Mathematical Analysis of Cellular Systems (MACSYS)
MACSYS is an initiative to generate whole cell models for fundamental science, design in synthetic biology, and biotechnology.
ARC Centre of Excellence in Plants for Space
Plants for Space is reimagining plant design and bioresource production through the lens of space. Through our four missions, we pave the way for off-Earth habitation while delivering innovative solutions that enhance sustainability on Earth.