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Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute
The Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute (BDI) is changing the rules in the fight against disease, embracing new perspectives for new solutions.
We're part of the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences.
About us
Home to more than 700 researchers, 120 research groups and 200 international research collaborators, we're one of the largest – and highest quality – research institutes in the southern hemisphere.
Discovery and research
With a growing pipeline of biomedical breakthroughs – such as our work with stem cells and immunology – we're accelerating discoveries in the lab into clinical treatments.
Graduate program
Hone your expertise under the guidance of at least two supervisors. Join our growing network of more than 270 PhD students across 100 labs, focused on making novel scientific discoveries.
Engage with us
We're committed to making the discoveries that will relieve the future burden of disease. But we need your help.
Find a researcher
Our more than 120 specialised research labs are led by recognised leaders in the biomedical field.
Director's message
We're making the research discoveries that tackle global health issues.
Who we are
Humanity continues to face challenges in the fight against disease. Watch our two-minute video to discover what we're doing about it.
Contact us
Want to research, invest, study, or partner with us? We’d love to hear from you.
Monash BDI general enquiries
T: +61 3 9902 9400
E: bdi-enquiries@monash.edu
23 Innovation Walk
Monash University
Clayton, Victoria, 3800
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Latest News
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National Science Week 2019
21 August, 2019
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Dean’s Awards for Excellence 2019
20 August, 2019
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Hormone researcher recognised for outstanding contribution
20 August, 2019
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Did you miss Monash Open Day? Check out what went on in the world of biomedical science at the Monash BDI!
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Researchers from the Monash BDI have discovered an antibiotic that could prevent the life-threatening diarrhoea caused by Clostridioides difficile - a serious bacterial infection often acquired while in hospital. The team, co-led by Prof Dena Lyras and Dr Sheena McGowan and with Dr Yogitha Srikhanta as first author, discovered that a particular class of antibiotic, called cephamycins, can prevent C. difficile spore formation. The treatment strategy, published in Nature Microbiology, could also potentially counter diseases caused by other similar spore-producing bacteria, including the lethal anthrax, a key bioterrorism tool.
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Two autoimmune research projects led by Monash BDI's Professor Anthony Purcell have been awarded grants from two United States-based foundations. Professor Purcell and Dr Pouya Faridi received funding from JDRF for research into pilot studies aimed at identifying the mechanisms of type 1 diabetes pathogenesis, while Professor Purcell and Dr Asolina Braun have been funded by the National Psoriasis Foundation to investigate a molecule called HLA-Cw6, which is strongly associated with psoriasis.Congratulations!
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RT @Dr_Sri_Ram: Attn: @Monashuni #ECRs- many speaking slots available making it an excellent opportunity to showcase your work. Simple shor…
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Did you miss Monash Open Day? Check out what went on in the world of biomedical science @MonashBDI:… https://t.co/nOAuRmMfd6
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RT @MonashUni: Is obesity stigmatised? Professor Michael Cowley from @MonashBDI chews the fat about fat, and says the condition needs to be…
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RT @BrainDialogue: Making the effects of brain stimulation more predictable. https://t.co/MznN0lurjL #BrainDialogue #BrainFunction #tDCS…
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Co-led by Prof Dena Lyras and @DrSheenaMcGowan, a @MonashBDI team has discovered an antibiotic that can prevent spo… https://t.co/MtEAAtj2Di
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RT @RoyalSocietyVic: Many people learn about molecules, cells and microbes by looking at them in textbooks. @RossjohnLab put together a vib…
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This Saturday, head into @VicParliament for #Extrasensory. Explore the scientific models, tactile posters and 3D pr… https://t.co/5XYGrZlQTP