Department of Microbiology, Anatomy, Physiology and Pharmacology
We teach into La Trobe’s Science, Biomedicine, Biological Science and Allied Health courses.
Our researchers are tackling some of today’s biggest challenges in health, disease and the environment.
World-class research
Our research in biochemistry and cell biology, microbiology and plant biology is rated 'well-above world standard'.
Australian Research Council, 2019, Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) Outcomes 2018
Leaders in microbiology
La Trobe is the only university in Australia to have its research in microbiology rated 'well-above world standard' three times since 2012.
Australian Research Council, 2019, Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) Outcomes 2018
World-class research
We are ranked 'well above world standard' for cardiorespiratory medicine and haematology.
Australian Research Council, 2019, Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) Outcomes 2018
Research booklet
We investigate how biomolecules, cells, organ systems, disease and the environment interact to form functioning organisms.
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News
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Restoring degraded ecosystems
Research from recent PhD graduate, Peter Contos, has uncovered how soil transplants can support ecological restoration.
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Curiosity inspires PhD in neuroscience
PhD student, Aayushi Arora, is researching how intermittent fasting influences age-related cognitive decline.
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Pharmacology workshops linked to academic achievement
New research from Professor Elly Djouma and Associate Professor Ross O’Shea has found that attendance at pharmacology workshops is linked to academic achievement, regardless of delivery mode.
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