The Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (MIPS)

Our research areas

Drug Discovery Biology

Deep understanding of drug targets to enable the design and development of better medicines.
Medicinal Chemistry

The design and synthesis of bioactive molecules for chemical-biology and drug discovery.

Drug Delivery Disposition and Dynamics

Next-generation drug-delivery systems to enhance drug exposure and action.
Centre for Drug Candidate Optimisation

Translating ligands into drugs by optimising ADME and pharmacokinetic properties.

Centre for Medicine Use and Safety

Conducting research into preventive, acute and chronic care, optimising medication management and patient safety.
Research areas explained

We have expertise and infrastructure to support research in the following areas

MIPS advisory board member Mark Noe from Pfizer explains the drug discovery process

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Research platforms

CBNS

Headquartered at MIPS, the ARC Centre of Excellence in Bio-Nano Science and Technology (CBNS) is a national innovator in bio-nano sciences and an incubator of the expertise and technological excellence required to develop next generation bio-responsive nanomaterials.