Biomolecular Sciences
The Biomolecular Sciences research group is jointly based in The Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) in the School of Life and Environmental Sciences, Melbourne campus at Burwood and in The Centre for Biotechnology, Chemistry and Systems Biology (CBCSB) at the Geelong campus at Waurn Ponds. The group's aim is to carry out high quality research in the area of molecular and cellular biology to solve both fundamental and practical problems. Research in CCMB and in CBCSB is underpinned by funding from the Australian Research Council, National Health and Medical Research Council and National Institute of Health (USA) as well as from industry.
Research in the Biomolecular Sciences group provides outstanding opportunities for Honours and postgraduate students in programs of international standard supervised by high caliber academic staff. The excellent research infrastructure within CCMB and CBCSB attracts international research visitors and students and provides an outstanding research environment. CCMB also houses a Biotech company, Alchemy Biosciences, that provides additional opportunities for research student projects. CCMB is part of the recently established Deakin University Special Research Centre for Molecular and Medical Research of which Professor Mercer is co-director. Professor Barrow is the director of the CBCSB University Special Research Centre.
Group coordinator
Professor Julian Mercer
Director
Melbourne Campus at Burwood
Phone: +61 3 925 17329
Email: julian.mercer@deakin.edu.au
Key Research Areas in CCMB
- Copper and zinc in health and disease
- Molecular allergy research
- Cell biology of breast cancer
- Muscle regeneration
- Heavy metals in cyanobacteria, fungi and plants
- Novel approaches for control of Phytophthora
For further details refer to the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) website.
Key Research Areas in CBCSB
- Comparative genomics, proteomics, metabolomics and bioinformatics
- Bioassay development and the production of bioactive compounds
- Bioactive milk proteins
- Omega-3 fatty acids
- Novel separation and detection methods
- Functional Foods
- Biofuels
Staff
A/Prof Leigh Ackland
Prof Colin Barrow
A/Prof Peter Beech
Prof David Cahill
Dr Sharon La Fontaine
Alfred Deakin Prof Julian Mercer
Dr Fred Pfeffer
Dr Cenk Suphioglu
Dr Giovani Turchini
Dr Jan West
Postdoc Fellows and Associated Staff
Dr Jacqui Adcock
Dr Xavier Conlan
Dr Luke Henderson
Dr Roxana Llanos
Dr Paul Francis
Dr Agnes Michalczyk
