School of Agriculture, Biomedicine and Environment
Cultivating healthy food, healthy people and healthy ecosystems through excellence in education and research.
Our goal is to advance knowledge and develop solutions to food security, the rise of chronic and infectious diseases, and the impacts of environmental change.
We achieve this through teaching and research in the biological, biomedical, environmental, molecular and chemical sciences disciplines.
We work hard to achieve the right balance of theoretical and practice-based teaching that leads to strong graduate outcomes.
A leader in the biological, biomedical, environmental, molecular and chemical sciences
Leaders in scientific research
Our research is rated 'well above world standard' in 15 scientific fields.
Australian Research Council, 2019, Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) Outcomes 2018
State-of-the-art infrastructure investment
We've invested more than $500 million in advanced on-campus science learning and research facilities.
Learn more about our infrastructure projects.
Top 150 worldwide for life on land
We’re ranked in the world’s top 150 for our efforts to protect and restore life on land.
Times Higher Education (THE), 2025 Impact Rankings 2025: life on land
Research booklet
Our research focuses on some of today’s biggest challenges in health, disease and the environment. We are making new discoveries in cardiometabolic disease, developmental biology, host-pathogen interactions, microbial ecology, musculoskeletal function, neurodegenerative diseases and pain management.
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News
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Exploring gut health in space
La Trobe PhD research is revealing how microgravity and radiation impact gut function.
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’Footprint of Death’ gives new clues to cell life
Scientists at La Trobe University discover previously unknown way viruses could spread around the body.
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Restoring degraded ecosystems
Research from recent PhD graduate, Peter Contos, has uncovered how soil transplants can support ecological restoration.
Indigenous Acknowledgement
La Trobe University proudly acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands where its campuses are located in Victoria. We recognise that Indigenous Australians have an ongoing connection to the land and the University values their unique contribution to both the University and the wider Australian society. Find out more