Metabolomics Australia was established in 2007 as part of the Commonwealth government’s National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy (NCRIS). This strategy aims to boost biomolecular research in Australia with a more strategic approach to infrastructure investment.
Together with Proteomics, Genomics and Bioinformatics capabilities, we form Bioplatforms Australia and were established to develop high level expertise in ‘omics and informatics’ technologies. Each platform receives government funding and co-investment from their partners to acquire critical, high cost research infrastructure (intellectual and physical).
Metabolomics Australia specifically offers high through put metabolomics services to all life science researchers. Our services are jointly offered through a consortium of Australian universities and research institutes, each featuring world-class facilities and expertise in small molecule analysis.
Each of our four nodes offer synergistic technologies that can be employed individually or collaboratively to provide research services.
These four nodes include:
The hub of Metabolomics Australia is embedded in the heart of Melbourne University’s world-famous academic and biomedical research precinct, at The University of Melbourne Bio21 Institute for Molecular Science and Biotechnology. The node offers comprehensive metabolomic services covering detection, analysis and interpretation.
The Australian Wine Research Institute Ltd in Adelaide, South Australia provides metabolomic services for a wide range of biological species including those associated with the food and beverage industries.
The WA node of Metabolomics Australia is based at the Centre for Microscopy, Characterisation and Analysis facility at The University of Western Australia. Their staff provide metabolomic services for research and industry within many fields of science including biomedical, biological, plant, marine and food sciences.
Located at the University of Queensland at the Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN), the Queensland node offers both proteomics and metabolomics services to offer advanced collaborative interactions, particularly addressing pressing industrial challenges in cell and metabolic engineering.
MA invites researchers to understand what our unique facilities and extensive experience have to offer. MA can also assist with information and quotes for grant submissions.
If you have any questions about metabolomics analyses, the services we offer, or the capabilities provided across our Australian nodes, please complete the online enquiry form.
