LIMS
La Trobe Institute for Molecular Science (LIMS)
We are a world-class multidisciplinary biomedical research institute which brings together leading researchers from across La Trobe University. Through innovative, collaborative research, we seek equitable solutions to solve today's global health and wellbeing challenges.
Our institute harnesses emerging technologies in biosensors, synthetic biology, digital biology and space biology to develop new solutions for cancer, cardiovascular health, infection and immunity. Through interdisciplinary collaboration and public engagement, we work toward a future where advanced scientific and technological solutions improve health and wellbeing for all.
Explore our research institute
Events
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4th Annual LIMS-DLR Microgravity Workshop
Monday 13 July 09:00am
Join us for the 4th Annual LIMS-DLR Microgravity Workshop, and learn what gravity can tell us about our own biological systems. -
First National Space Biomedical Research Symposium
Thursday 16 July 09:00am
Bringing together leading minds in space biomedical research to discuss novel ideas and approaches to this powerful new tool in the fight against disease and illness.
News
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LIMS Explains: How L-EVs help cells stay healthy
PhD student Stephanie Rutter and Professor Ivan Poon tell us about Large Extracellular Vesicles (L-EVs) and their role in keeping our bodies healthy, cell by cell.
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Tackling the threat of antimicrobial resistance
Tackling the global threat of antimicrobial resistance
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Focus on: Dr Ruitao Jin
Collaborating across disciplines to understand how the world works, one molecule at a time. Meet computational chemist Dr Ruitao Jin, our incoming LIMS Nick Hoogenraad Fellow.