GeneCology Research Centre (GeneCology)

University of the Sunshine Coast

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The Centre operates in the research areas of genetics, ecology and physiology of plants, animals and micro-organisms, in both terrestrial and aquatic environments. We combine molecular and multi-disciplinary approaches to understand and improve biological processes, and use cutting edge techniques to answer both theoretical and applied science research questions. The major themes are aquaculture, chemical communication, tree and forest science, molecular engineering, animal health, plant ecology, and environmental microbiology. Our key values are to conduct research that has a broad impact on society and we are actively engaged with major industries through our ongoing partnerships in aquaculture, agriculture, horticulture, ecological services, water quality, bio-technology and bio-discovery.

Website https://www.usc.edu.au/research/bioinnovation/genecology-research-centre

Key science sectors

• Biotechnology
• Engineering
• Environment and nature
• Food and agriculture
• Health and medical
• Life sciences

Strengths and capabilities

• Genetics of aquaculture systems
• Plant production systems
• Aquatic reproductive systems
• Genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics and metabolomics
• Chemical communication
• Natural products
• Molecular engineering and diagnostics
• Environmental microbiology
• Coastal systems
• Conservation

Facilities and major equipment

• Glasshouse and plant growout area
• Plant Tissue culture facility
• Scanning electron microscope and transmission electron microscope
• Chemical analysis facility
• Advanced genetics laboratory
• Aquaculture facility

Number of research staff

20-100 research staff

Address

90 Sippy Downs Drive, Sippy Downs, 4556

Lead researchers

• Ass Professor Scott Cummins—Advances in the field of chemical communication and functional genomics
• Professor Wayne Knibb—New approaches to genetic programs in aquaculture

Organisation type

• University Research Centre