The Centre for Bioinnovation uses bio-inspired approaches to address challenges in human and animal health, food production and security, and the environment.
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Our research seeks to find answers to problems and innovate.... Research is focused across five main areas of applied microbiology, aquaculture biotechnology, biodiscovery, conservation and biodiversity and human and animal health and disease
Dedicated to exploration and discovery
Our research seeks to find answers to problems and innovate.... Research is focused across five main areas:
- Applied microbiology
- Aquaculture biotechnology
- Biodiscovery
- Conservation and biodiversity
- Human and animal health and disease
Strong partnership with industry
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Research spotlight
Highlights from our latest bio-innovation projects, changing the world through research.
Antioxidant ‘bee glue’ creates buzz for new Australian industry
A nutrient-rich product discovered in honeybee hives across Australia could generate a new homegrown health industry, following UniSC-led research.
Scientists deliver UniSC vaccine to wild koalas
In a major milestone for a decade-long project, UniSC scientists have vaccinated a wild koala in New South Wales with the chlamydial vaccine.
Spotlight on unusual and elusive wildlife for Threatened Species Day
The University of the Sunshine Coast is focusing on animals in danger of disappearing forever and quirky species that deserve the limelight, in the lead up to National Threatened Species Day.
Bioinnovation supports Australia's onshore aquaculture industry
UniSC's Centre for Bioinnovation is playing a vital role in Australia's new, sustainable Tropical Rock Lobster industry and positioning it at the forefront of global aquaculture innovation.
Study finds the happy place of the ibis
University of the Sunshine Coast researchers have identified the favourite haunts of white ibis – and why they choose them – in a bid to find more effective ways to stop one of Australia’s smelliest and messiest native pests from taking over parks and urban streets.
Spider venom to be developed into insecticide against locusts
A University of the Sunshine Coast researcher is using arachnid venom to help farmers fight locusts, after being awarded a $240,000 Advance Queensland Industry Research Fellowship.
Collaborate with us
Whether you are a researcher, industry partner, or government agency, we can help you:
- develop new technologies and products;
- conduct innovative research; and
- access cutting-edge equipment and expertise.
Contact us to find out how we can help you achieve your goals.
Latest news
Focus on healthier people and planet proves winning formula for UniSC
30 Aug 2024From a ‘game-changing’ koala chlamydia vaccine to a trial of a needle-free flu vaccine, the University of the Sunshine Coast’s success in research and bioinnovation has been recognised in the Life Sciences Queensland GENE Awards.
New koala research seeks chlamydia hotspots and risk factors
20 May 2024University of the Sunshine Coast researchers will develop a frontline tool to diagnose chlamydia risk factors in koalas and use detection dogs to seek out chlamydia hotspots.
Spider venom to be developed into insecticide against locusts
9 May 2024A University of the Sunshine Coast researcher is using arachnid venom to help farmers fight locusts, after being awarded a $240,000 Advance Queensland Industry Research Fellowship.
Contact
Tel: +61 7 5459 4813 or contact our team
Email: bioinnovation@usc.edu.au
Location: Office I.2.05B, UniSC Sunshine Coast