"SBI Australia connects Japanese and Australian research and industry, and facilitates the sharing of scientific technology, resources and expertise."
— The Systems Biology Institute
Welcome to SBI Australia
The Systems Biology Institute (SBI) established a node of the Institute in Australia in 2013. This enabled the SBI to expand into the Australian scientific landscape. The headquarters for SBI Australia are located at the Clayton campus of Monash University in Melbourne.
The node has connected Japanese and Australian research and industry partners. It has also facilitated the sharing of scientific technology, resources and expertise, and provides access to high performance computing capacity and software platforms.
SBI Australia welcomes interest from undergraduate and postgraduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and research and industry organisations.
News & Updates
Collaboration with Stem Cells Australia
A successful collaboration was held jointly with Stem Cells Australia, advancing systems biology approaches in stem cell research.
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ICSB 2014 Melbourne
The 15th International Conference on Systems Biology was held in Melbourne from 14–18 September 2014, hosted by EMBL Australia.
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CellDesigner Workshop
A hands-on CellDesigner Workshop was held on 7–8 May 2013, building capacity in computational modelling for systems biology.
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SBI Australia welcomes interest from undergraduate and postgraduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and research and industry organisations.
The Systems Biology Institute established its Australian node in 2013, creating a bridge between Japanese and Australian scientific communities. Based at Monash University's Clayton campus in Melbourne, SBI Australia serves as a vital connection point for researchers, students, and industry partners across both nations. The institute facilitates the sharing of scientific technology, resources, and expertise, drawing on the strengths of both countries to advance systems biology research and its real-world applications.
SBI Australia operates as part of an international network that includes strong links with organisations such as EMBL Australia. This collaborative framework enables the exchange of knowledge and methodology across borders, enriching the research environment for all participants. By connecting academic institutions, government bodies, and industry partners, the institute helps to build capacity and foster innovation within the broader scientific landscape of the region.
A core part of the institute's mission involves providing access to high-performance computing power and specialised software platforms. These resources support complex systems biology research that requires substantial computational capability. By making such infrastructure available to partners and collaborators, SBI Australia lowers barriers to participation in data-intensive biological research and enables scientists to pursue ambitious projects that might otherwise be beyond reach.
The institute welcomes undergraduate and postgraduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and venture scientists seeking a motivated and internationally recognised research environment. Training and outreach programs form an essential part of SBI Australia's activities, helping to develop the next generation of researchers in systems biology. These educational initiatives are designed to build lasting capacity within both the Australian and international scientific communities.
Under dynamic leadership, SBI Australia sets a clear direction for its programs while advocating for best practice in systems biology research. The institute promotes collaborative links across national and international boundaries, bringing together diverse expertise from multiple fields. Through its extensive program of engagement with academic, government, and industry partners, SBI Australia continues to strengthen its reputation as a hub for innovative systems biology research in the Asia-Pacific region.