Research
LIMS researchers are primarily concerned with understanding the fundamental processes in cell and molecular science and developing their potential applications in medicine, nanotechnology and biotechnology.
Specific areas of focus include cancer and apoptosis; mitochondria in health and disease; protein targeting, quality control and cell stress; malaria drug and vaccine development; insect resistance in plants and biotechnology; biomedicinal, pharmaceutical and sensor chemistry; and genetics and differentiation.
Our researchers are working on biomolecular knowledge that can be developed into vaccines, drugs, biotechnology products, sensors and scalable environmental solutions for government and industry. We are generating intellectual property in improved antibodies and medical diagnostics, the development of plants with improved pest resistance, and products to enhance environmental management through industrial process.
Funding
Researchers at LIMS have a strong record of successfully attracting competitive grant funding, with annual research income exceeding A$12 million. Funding sources include the Australian Research Council (ARC), the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC), and grants from International sources.
Recent highlights
The 2012 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) report shows that La Trobe University continues to be ranked as one of the leading universities in Australia for research in Biochemistry and Cell Biology, both of which are housed within LIMS.
Post-doctoral research opportunities
LIMS will create up to 220 research positions and significantly expand La Trobe’s early and mid-year career training program.
Research Specialisations
Find out more about our key areas of research in biochemistry, chemistry, genetics and pharmacy.
Collaboration
LIMS provides infrastructure for collaborative research projects.
