Harnessing the power of our precincts for research, teaching, learning and collaboration is a strength of the University of Melbourne.
Located in the heart of Parkville, the Melbourne Biomedical Precinct is the third largest biomedical precinct in the world. It houses more than 40 biomedical organisations and delivers world-class research, healthcare and education. The precinct includes hospitals and specialist centres for cancer, women and children, as well as pharmaceutical developers and manufacturers.
Place-based research, learning and teaching has the advantage of concentrating knowledge and experience, bringing like-minded people together for mutual benefit.
“There is an urgent need for interdisciplinary collaboration, bridging the gap between lab and clinic, to translate cutting-edge research into real world impact. By combining Peter Mac and the University’s genomic and analytical expertise, the Centre is harnessing the potential of transformative technologies to lead the integration of genomic medicine into the standard of cancer care in Australia.”
Professor Sean Grimmond – Director of the Collaborative Centre for Genomic Cancer Medicine
Our precincts spread across the city in all directions from our Parkville campus. They include our entrepreneurial hub at Melbourne Connect and the Melbourne Arts Precinct, supporting fine arts, music, dance and theatrical collaboration.
The Melbourne Biomedical Precinct provides outstanding patient care, cutting-edge research and discoveries, and delivers economic value to Victoria.
Part of the precinct, the Collaborative Centre for Genomic Cancer Medicine is transforming the national standard of cancer care. It is a purpose-driven partnership between the University of Melbourne and the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre.
The Centre’s objective is to improve cancer care in Australia using genomic medicine to develop new treatments and prevention strategies, and to offer end-to-end precision cancer medicine from bench to bedside.
Genomic technology creates a detailed map of a person's DNA. This allows cancer specialists to predict a person’s risk of developing cancer, perform an accurate diagnosis, and develop personalised prevention strategies. It is the first Australian example of an academic-enabled genomics centre in a cancer hospital.
The Centre sets a new standard for how we address the challenges of cancer, bridging the gap between lab and clinic and delivering enduring impact for generations to come.
First published on 21 August 2025.
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