Biotechnology

Industry-linked research

BRL scientists have been very successful in obtaining ARC-Linkage grants with a variety of industry bodies including:

• Pfizer -VMRD
• Novartis Animal Health
• Dow Agroscience
• CSL Ltd. 

The BRL also conducts contract research for the testing of antiparasitic and anti-inflammatory drugs.

Biotech spin-off companies

The BRL encourages the generation of intellectual property and the filing of patents.

Two biotechnology companies have spun-off from research conducted by BRL scientists:

• Allergenix Pty Ltd is a company specialising in the development and use of large animal models for inflammatory diseases, in particular asthma and allergy.

• CancerProbe Pty Ltd is a start-up cancer diagnostic company based on a novel target discovery platform.

Education

BRL staff contribute to undergraduate teaching in anatomy, physiology, biochemistry and immunology.

Postgraduate students are routinely exposed to commercialisation and industry issues.

Prof. Meeusen is a co-convenor and lecturer for the Bachelor of Biotechnology course at Monash University (Biotechnology Course)