Our network of research platforms helps you get results you can trust. Whether you are an academic or industry researcher, we have the resources and expertise needed to accelerate your research.
Our platform technologies range from advanced microscopy to cultural informatics, and metabolomics to health economics. And our platform technologists offer expertise on everything from defining the best method to analysing the data. We support you to solve problems and push the boundaries of knowledge. We make discovery possible.
For a full overview of the University of Melbourne's platform technologies download the 2023 Research infrastructure capabilities brochure (PDF).
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Ian Holmes Imaging Centre
The Ian Holmes Imaging Center offers electron microscopy for researchers working in biological and material sciences.
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Biological Optical Microscopy Platform
We provide access to fluorescence microscopy equipment for researchers in the biological sciences .
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BioSciences Microscopy Unit
The BioSciences Microscopy Unit offers a range of imaging techniques to help life sciences researchers investigate cell structure and function.
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Computer-Assisted Rehabilitation Environment (CAREN)
CAREN brings together biomechanics, computer science and neuroscience to analyse human movement.
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Digital Lab: Museum of the future
The Digital Lab provides advanced interactive data capturing, analysing, and visualisation tools and immersive digital technologies for academia, researchers, government and industry partners.
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Extreme Air-Sea Interaction Facility
The Extreme Air-Sea Interaction Facility’s freshwater wave tank mimics the ocean and is used in world-leading climate modelling and fluid dynamics research.
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Hyperspectral and Thermal Remote Sensing Laboratory
The HyperSens Lab uses remote sensing technologies to detect problems with crops, forests and other environmental resources.
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Mass Spectrometry and Proteomics Facility
This platform teaches researchers how to perform their own mass spectrometry and proteomics experiments using our instrumentation.
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Materials Characterisation and Fabrication Platform
The Materials Characterisation and Fabrication Platform supports materials and engineering researchers.
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Melbourne Advanced Microscopy Facility
The Melbourne Advanced Microscopy Facility offers electron microscopy for researchers working in biological and material sciences.
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Melbourne Bioinformatics
Melbourne Bioinformatics experts help researchers collect, store and analyse large amounts of biological data including complex genomes.
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Melbourne Bioresources Platform
We provide housing for small laboratory animals, to the highest standards in animal care and welfare, for University researchers.
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Melbourne Brain Centre Imaging Unit
MBCIU provides PET-CT and ultrahigh field MRI scanning for disease diagnosis and research across disciplines.
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Melbourne Cytometry Platform
The Melbourne Cytometry Platform offers access to flow cytometry resources, equipment, expertise and training.
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Melbourne Data Analytics Platform (MDAP)
The Melbourne Data Analytics Platform (MDAP) supports researchers working with data-intensive projects to analyse, manage and store their data.
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Melbourne’s Digital Twin platform
The Digital Twin team builds large-scale virtual models of urban infrastructure for industry and government clients.
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Melbourne eResearch Group
The Melbourne E-research Group supports projects requiring advanced, research-oriented IT – focusing on researchers dealing with big data and privacy.
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Melbourne Histology Platform
The Melbourne Histology Platform offers equipment and expertise for investigating human, plant and animal anatomy at the microscopic level.
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Melbourne Magnetic Resonance
We help researchers analyse molecules for pharmaceutical development, and other biological, materials and chemical applications.
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Melbourne Protein Characterisation
The Melbourne Protein Characterisation platform offers technology for identifying the characteristics of individual proteins.
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Melbourne Trace Analysis for Chemical, Earth and Environmental Sciences
We enable researchers to analyse the chemical compositions – both elements and molecules – within a sample and on its surface.
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Metabolomics Australia
Metabolomics Australia helps life sciences researchers study small molecules, or metabolites, within living organisms.
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Methods and Implementation Support for Clinical and Health Research
MISCH provides support in biostatistics, health economics, health informatics and clinical trial design for health-related research.
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Mobile Biplane X-ray (MoBiX) System
The Mobile Biplane X-ray (MoBiX) imaging system measures bone motion at joints while walking, climbing stairs and other activities.
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Phenomics Australia Histopathology and Slide Scanning Service
This platform helps researchers with histopathology interpretation of disease characteristics and abnormalities.
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Plant growth facilities
Our glasshouse facilities and growth rooms can support a range of different environments to grow plants for research, teaching and archival purposes.
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Platform for Research Software Solutions
The Platform for Research Software Solutions develops, supports and delivers software solutions for researchers and research communities.
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Research Computing Services
Research Computing Services offer a range of specialised computing services to support the University of Melbourne’s researchers.
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Smart Grid Lab
This lab demonstrates and tests how smart grids work in real-time, so they don’t have to be trialled in actual electricity networks.
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Social and Cultural Informatics Platform
The Social and Cultural Informatics Platform provides digital research support for humanities and social science researchers.
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Statistical Consulting Centre
The Statistical Consulting Centre provides statistical advice and support to businesses, government, research institutions and other organisations.
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University Digitisation Centre
The University Digitisation Centre offers services for digitising analogue materials, including consultations, advice and self-service options.
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User Experience (UX) Lab
The User Experience (UX) Lab supports a wide range of UI/UX activities by providing access to specialist audio-visual equipment and usability testing tools.
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Victorian Centre for Functional Genomics
The Victorian Centre for Functional Genomics enables discovery and drives translational medicine using high-throughput technologies.
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Walter Bassett Aerodynamics Laboratory
Walter Bassett Aerodynamics Laboratory probes turbulent boundary layers at very high Reynolds numbers, with unprecedented resolution.