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.
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Events
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Smith-Magenis Syndrome (SMS): Lab Research to Lives Changed
Tuesday 17 November 02:00pm
Smith-Magenis Syndrome (SMS): From Lab Research to Lives Changed seminar & panel discussion
News
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Partnering with community for rural health equity
Researchers have proposed a community-led framework for developing affordable, accurate point-of-care sensors, aiming to improve access to life-saving healthcare and diagnostics in rural and remote Australian communities
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Investigating the immune triggers of heart attacks
La Trobe University researcher Dr Maria Jelinic has been awarded almost $150,000 in funding from the Heart Foundation to investigate how stressed cells inside coronary artery plaques may contribute to heart attacks.
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FOCUS ON: Mikaela Whitty (Petrovski Group)
PhD researcher Mikaela Whitty - Melbourne's Rose of Tralee 2026