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The Bio21 Institute of Molecular Science and Biotechnology, abbreviated as the Bio21 Institute, is an Australian scientific research
institute
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that focuses on basic science and applied biotechnology. The Bio21 Institute is based at the University of Melbourne
The University of Melbourne is a public research university located in Melbourne, Australia. Founded in 1853, it is Australia's second oldest university and the oldest in Victoria. Its main campus is located in Parkville, an inner suburb nor ...
on Flemington Road
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in , Melbourne
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, Victoria
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.
The institute is managed by the University of Melbourne and is supported by funding from the Victorian Government
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.
History
Established in 2002 and officially opened in 2005, the research centre conducts interdisciplinary learning and houses research groups specializing in biochemistry, cell biology, chemistry, and other life sciences. Bio21 accommodates over 500 research scientists, students and industry participants, making it one of the largestbiotechnology
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research centres in Australia.
In September 2006, Bio21 formed a partnership with Australian-based global bio-pharmaceutical company CSL Limited
CSL Limited is an Australian multinational specialty biotechnology company that researches, develops, manufactures, and markets products to treat and prevent serious human medical conditions. CSL's product areas include blood plasma derivative ...
. 50 scientists from CSL were relocated to participate in activities at the Bio21. The goal of the partnership was for Bio21 to gain the expertise of industry professionals and for CSL to gain access to state-of-the-art equipment.See also
*Health in Australia
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References
External links
* 2002 establishments in Australia University of Melbourne Biochemistry research institutes Bio21 {{biotech-stub