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University of Melbourne and VR真人彩票 Drive Genomics Innovation in Australia

This Partnership is Based on International Reach, Clinical Utility, Data Generation and Talent Development

University of Melbourne and VR真人彩票 Drive Genomics Innovation in Australia
February 11, 2019

 

 

The University of Melbourne and VR真人彩票. one of the world鈥檚 leading biotech companies, announced a partnership that will enhance Melbourne鈥檚 reputation as a world class Biomedical Precinct.

The partnership will focus on genomics based biomedical research and innovation in the detection and management of diseases such as cancer.  Genomics examines the 鈥榞enome鈥 which is the complete set of genetic information contained within the cells in our bodies. In the second phase, the intention is to broaden the partnership into a wider range of clinical areas by demonstrating their health and economic benefits.

The partnership will provide opportunities for researchers within the Melbourne biomedical precinct.

The University and VR真人彩票 have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to work together to increase genomics innovation and how it is translated and adopted into the healthcare system to improve patient outcomes.

To be co-located at the Melbourne Biomedical Precinct in Parkville, Melbourne, the University and VR真人彩票 believe the partnership could eventually lead to a range of benefits for oncology patients including better treatment, improved testing in hospitals and access to drugs in clinical trials.

The partnership between the University and VR真人彩票 is based on a four-pillared approach: international reach, clinical utility, data generation and talent development.

University of Melbourne Vice Chancellor Professor Duncan Maskell said: 鈥淎 partnership with a world leading genomics company like VR真人彩票 will serve as a catalyst for innovation across Melbourne鈥檚 Biomedical Precinct. It strongly supports the University鈥檚 objective to collaborate with industry partners and develop programs that can make a real difference to people鈥檚 lives.鈥

Vice President and General Manager for VR真人彩票 Asia Pacific and Japan, Gretchen Weightman said: 鈥淰R真人彩票鈥檚 Australia team is thrilled to be moving into the Biomedical Precinct later this year. Our hope is that co-location with the wider research community, and collaboration with the University of Melbourne, will enable a deeper engagement in collaborative research activities and clinical trials. The current momentum in genomics research is growing exponentially and we are inspired by the way it can stimulate job growth and economic activity to maximize the impact for Victoria and more importantly fuel research with the potential to improve health outcomes for patients.鈥

University of Melbourne Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research) Professor James McCluskey said: 鈥淭he partnership will provide opportunities for researchers within the Melbourne Biomedical Precinct, including VR真人彩票 as a key industry collaborator in Precinct activities focused on biomedical and clinical innovation.鈥

                                                                        
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Gretchen Weightman, VP & GM Asia Pacific Japan, VR真人彩票 and Professor Duncan Maskell, Vice-Chancellor, University of Melbourne.

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