Research hubs
Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre (OTARC)
OTARC is Australia's first centre dedicated to research on Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Transforming human societies
Our research confronts some of the most pressing challenges facing human societies across our mobile, diverse and changing world, including human rights, migration, sustainable development, Indigenous issues, and rapid economic and political change.
Understanding disease
The research undertaken by members of this research focus area ranges from understanding the molecular basis of disease through to translational research, with the overarching aim of getting basic research findings into the clinic and the field
La Trobe Institute for Molecular Science (LIMS)
LIMS is committed to solving global problems and improving the welfare of human societies.
Dietetics and human nutrition
The Dietetics and human nutrition researchers focus on obesity and metabolic health, food and culture, malnutrition and specific clinical disorders and food and performance.
AgriBio
AgriBio is a world-class facility for agricultural biosciences research and development, creating better science outcomes for the benefit of Victoria and Australia.
Centre for Sport and Social Impact
The Centre for Sport and Social Impact strives to influence the future of sport management practices and policy and their impact on society
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Department of Physiology, Anatomy and Microbiology
The Department's research interests are aligned with two of the University's Research Focus Areas, Understanding Disease and Securing Food, Securing Food, Water and the Environment.
Department of Ecology, Environment and Evolution
The Department of Ecology, Environment and Evolution unites scientists working across ecology, evolution, biodiversity, botany, zoology and environmental science to expand the frontiers of scientific knowledge with research grounded in empirical enquiry.
Living with Disability Research Centre (LIDS)
LIDS aims to promote the social participation and inclusion of people living with disability.
Murray Darling Freshwater Research Centre (MDFRC)
MDFRC focuses on Understanding the natural systems and ecology of the Basin is central to the protection and restoration of the environmental values of the Murray-Darling system.
Department of Rural Nursing and Midwifery
The Department has a strong interest in working with communities to improve the health, social care and wellbeing of people in rural and regional areas.
Department of Education
The Department of Education aims to empower professionals so that they are ready to contribute to transforming learning by engaging in local cultures of education.