Research infrastructure
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.
Due to COVID-19, the University has temporarily transitioned to a ‘virtual campus’, which may affect access to some facilities and platforms. Please consult specific platforms through the links below for access status.
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Biological Optical Microscopy Platform
The Biological Optical Microscopy Platform offers biological sciences researchers access to fluorescence microscopy equipment.
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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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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.
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Melbourne Brain Centre Imaging Unit
Melbourne Biomedical Imaging Capability offers PET-CT and ultrahigh field MRI scanning for diagnosing disease and for academic research across disciplines.
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Melbourne Bioresources Platform
We provide housing and care for small laboratory animals used by University of Melbourne researchers, including zebrafish. We are committed to the highest standards in animal care and welfare.
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Melbourne Cytometry Platform
The Melbourne Cytometry Platform offers flow cytometry resources, equipment and expertise.
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Melbourne Data Analytics Platform
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 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
Melbourne TrACEES platform enables researchers to analyse the chemical compositions, including 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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Phenomics Australia Histopathology and Slide Scanning Service
This platform helps researchers with histopathology interpretation of disease characteristics and abnormalities, provides animal necropsy and digital slides scanning services.
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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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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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University Digitisation Centre
The University Digitisation Centre offers a range of services for digitising analogue materials, including consultations, advice, and self-service options.
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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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Victorian Centre for Functional Genomics
The Victorian Centre for Functional Genomics enables discovery and drives translational medicine using high-throughput technologies.