Melbourne Bioinformatics

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Providing bioinformatics support for all researchers and students at the University of Melbourne and across the Melbourne Biomedical Precinct.
LocationNorth Melbourne, Australia
Websitehttps://mdhs.unimelb.edu.au/melbournebioinformatics/
Posts byBrett Holman
Melbourne BioinformaticsMar 3

Bioinformaticians of Melbourne, the ABACBS-Melbourne Bioinformatics Coffee Catch Up is back for 2026!

The first one is tomorrow, Thursday, 5 March. (Please note the new time/day!)

Everyone is welcome. See you there!

Melbourne BioinformaticsAug 4, 2025
Last chance to register for our 2025 Open Afternoon - it's on tomorrow! Come along and learn all about the University of Melbourne's Master of Science (Bioinformatics) program and how it can help launch your career in bioinformatics. It's free but registration is essential. https://go.unimelb.edu.au/9atp
Melbourne BioinformaticsAug 1, 2025

We're busy putting everything together for our Open Afternoon next Tuesday! From the Master of Science (Bioinformatics), we'll have course and subject coordinators on hand to talk about the course, and several graduates will speak about their experiences. We'll also have information about our free workshop program. And there'll be plenty of time to ask questions afterwards.

Plus: free food!

So if you're curious, register now: https://go.unimelb.edu.au/9atp

Melbourne BioinformaticsJul 30, 2025
Our 2025 Open Afternoon is next Tuesday, 5 August! We'll be showcasing the University of Melbourne's Master of Science (Bioinformatics) program. If you're interested, please register! https://go.unimelb.edu.au/9atp
Melbourne BioinformaticsApr 29, 2025

🧬 Research news! 👩‍🔬

Researchers at the University of Melbourne, including Gayle Philip of Melbourne Bioinformatics, have been studying Endozoicomonas bacteria, known coral symbionts often found in clusters within coral tissues. Their distribution mapping is key to understanding their role within the coral host.

Show threadMelbourne BioinformaticsApr 23, 2025
Please note: this workshop is open to staff and students at The University of Melbourne and its affiliated institutes ONLY. Please ensure to register using your affiliated institutional email address.
Show threadMelbourne BioinformaticsApr 23, 2025
The workshop is designed to introduce the Docker container system for running research software portably and reproducibly. It's a great opportunity to enhance your skills and knowledge in this area.
Show threadMelbourne BioinformaticsApr 14, 2025

The researchers traced the evolutionary history of the prostate tumours, finding that differences in tumour aggression are different stages of the same disease. This research holds promise for better detection and treatment of aggressive forms of prostate cancer.

Full study: https://doi.org/10.1158/2159-8290.CD-23-0882

Show threadMelbourne BioinformaticsApr 14, 2025
The team also identified 11 clusters of germline genetic variations, or driver quantitative trait loci (dQTLs), that influence tumour expression. Some of these dQTLs are active across different cancer types, and the data suggests there are at least 314 dQTLs yet to be discovered.
Show threadMelbourne BioinformaticsApr 14, 2025
The researchers catalogued 223 mutations, both inherited and somatic, that are responsible for prostate tumour development. Intriguingly, over a third of these mutations are undetectable by standard genetic tests, suggesting new diagnostic pathways.