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Monash University’s world-class research infrastructure is available to researchers, industry, and collaborators through an open-access model. Our platforms and facilities span diverse disciplines — from drug discovery and biomedical innovation to advanced manufacturing, materials science, and digital technologies — and are supported by expert staff who help translate ideas into impact. Whether you are an academic, industry partner, or community collaborator, you can access the tools and expertise needed to accelerate discovery and innovation.

Monash platforms and facilities bring together world-class capabilities and expertise in drug discovery, biomedical research, advanced manufacturing, and digital technologies - capabilities that enable breakthroughs and global impact.

Drug Discovery & Development

Spanning target identification through to candidate optimisation, our capability drives the journey from fundamental biology to translational discovery, helping deliver the medicines of tomorrow.

Biomedical & Life Sciences

Our biomedical capabilities provide cutting-edge technologies for imaging, genomics, phenotyping, and molecular analysis. They enable breakthroughs in health, disease, and medical technology development - driving innovations that improve lives.

Advanced Manufacturing & Materials

Harnessing next-generation fabrication, nanotechnology, microscopy, and characterisation tools, our capabilities push the boundaries of materials science and engineering. From aerospace alloys to bespoke biomedical implants, we deliver industry-ready solutions.

Digital Research

Enabling and accelerating research discovery at Monash University and beyond, through the application of advanced computing, data informatics, tools and infrastructure, all delivered at scale and built with a co-design principle between researchers and technologists.

Accelerating Drug Discovery: Australia's First HTX Facility

Monash and partners are building a $2.9M High-Throughput X-ray Crystallography (HTX) lab at the Australian Synchrotron. This automated national facility will map protein targets in days, fast-tracking drug discovery and commercialisation.

Melbourne’s Crown as Innovation Capital is At Risk

Melbourne’s global leadership in research and innovation has been built on sustained investment in critical research infrastructure. As key facilities approach the end of their lifecycle, coordinated reinvestment will be essential to maintain capability, support discovery, and protect Victoria’s competitive edge.

Monash researchers awarded up to $22.4M for world-first lymphatic medicine

Monash researchers secured up to $22.4M AUD to develop world-first oral medicines that restore lymphatic pumping. This breakthrough aims to treat the root cause of lymphedema and chronic inflammatory diseases like arthritis.

Monash advancing medical breakthroughs with Victoria's most advanced MRI scanner

Monash University launches Victoria's most advanced, research-dedicated MRI scanner to support world-class researchers as they accelerate breakthroughs in critical health challenges like dementia, schizophrenia, addiction, epilepsy and cancer.

Nikon Centre of Excellence

Monash and Nikon have created Australia's first Nikon Centre of Excellence, bringing next-gen light microscopy to campus and strengthening imaging research and training across the Monash Medical Centre, The Alfred, and the Clayton imaging facilities.

Global Technician Commitment

Monash is the second Australian university to sign the UK Technician Commitment, boosting visibility, recognition, career development and sustainability for technical staff, strengthening support and ensuring world-class research continues to thrive.