Federal government commits $64.1 million to the La Trobe Institute for Molecular Science
- 12 May 2009
La Trobe University today welcomed the Federal Government’s announcement that it will provide $123.7 million of funds to spearhead science and regional health efforts.
The funds will go towards establishing the $97.9 million La Trobe Institute for Molecular Science (LIMS) in north Melbourne and the $88.9 million La Trobe Rural Health School (LRHS) in Bendigo. $64.1 million has been allocated by the Government in LIMS and $59.6 million allocated for LRHS.
‘These two projects are groundbreaking in their approach, setting the mould for next generation of science and regional health in Australia. The funding is a clear vote of confidence in La Trobe University and its key research strength in biosciences and quality higher education.
‘We will be able to expand our strong track record in scientific research and education, as well as our pioneering practice of bringing together many different disciplines to solve big problems, including cancer, malaria and autoimmune diseases,’ said Professor Johnson.
*Research from National Economics
At a glance
The La Trobe Institute for Molecular Science
will be a world-class facility for molecular science, biotechnology and nanotechnology research and research training, creating
- 220 extra research positions to address a critical shortage of bioscientists in Australia
- Basic and commercial research outcomes and additional research income of $10m annually
- An economically significant biotechnology research and development hub in northern Melbourne
- An extended science outreach program for over 2,500 secondary school students across northern Melbourne, and
- Over 800 direct and indirect construction jobs.
View La Trobe media release - $123.7m of federal funding to transform science and health.
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