Research Facilities
In addition to our research platforms, we have a range of research facilities that offer equipment, laboratory capabilities and services to internal and external researchers.
List of facilities currently available
CMSS operates open access analytical facilities hosting world class surface analysis and X-ray tomography instrumentation. CMSS hosts the Nanocharacterisation Activity Hub of the ANFF-Victoria node.
Gait lab allows the study of movement, key features include the Vicon 3D motion analysis system for kinematic (motion) and kinetic (force) evaluation, GAITRite walkway, 3D foot scanner and plantar pressure analysis equipment (Matscan, Pedar and Emed).
Featuring a neuroplasticity research lab, a clinical trials lab and facilities for ultrasound tissue characterisation.
The Centre for Freshwater Ecosystems (CFE) has equipment, laboratory capabilities and expertise unique within the Albury–Wodonga and Mildura regions, including:
- fieldwork expertise in ecosystem monitoring and sampling across a broad range of habitats and biota
- analytical chemistry laboratory for routine water quality and more detailed chemical analyses
- taxonomic laboratories and expertise in the identification of vegetation, fish, macroinvertebrates and zooplankton
- biochemical laboratory for the study of linked microbial-geochemical processes in aquatic ecosystems
- ecotoxicology laboratory for determination of risks associated with contaminants and stressors
- aquarium facilities and eco-physiology laboratory for studying fish and invertebrate behavioural and physiological responses to environmental stressors
- molecular laboratory to support taxonomy, population genetics, metabarcoding and environmental deoxyribonucleic acid (eDNA) studies.
The ARC MedAg Hub is based in AgriBio Building on La Trobe's Bundoora campus. A range of state-of-the-art physical and intellectual infrastructure are available, including
- Transformation and gene editing for crop species
- Extensive Growth Facilities: Glasshouses, CERs (PC2/QC2)
- Mineral and chemical analyses of soil, plant and seeds
- Laser capture microdissection
- Bioinformatics platform
- Big Data integration and analysis
- Fluorescence Activated Cell Sorting (FACS)
- Phenomics (2D, 3D, hyperspectral, fluorescence, RGB, cloud-based analytics) for optimising growth conditions and product yield
- and more capabilities.
Centre for Technology Infusion works with local and international partners to research, develop and test next generation technology solutions.
Core capabilities include:
- Problem diagnosis
- Designing and developing a solution
- Conducting field trials and assessing impact of solution
- Product concept realisation as a market ready solution.
By applying AI-empowered Internet of Things (IoT) technologies, the centre works with internal research and industry partners to deliver solutions in areas such as:
- Smart health and agriculture
- Digital health
- Digital agriculture
- Industry 4.0
- smart manufacturing
- smart cities
- smart transportation.
Featuring
- a dedicated purpose built research unit with a suite of research rooms
- digital audio and video recording
- eye-tracking and physiological recording equipment
- office space to house research personnel for data entry and behavioural coding
- data assets that inform our work.
Research facilities within Schools and Departments
The facilities in our Schools and Departments are also available to all researchers.