What:
Victorian Government Minister Colin Brooks, representing the Minister for Training and Skills Gayle Tierney, and La Trobe University Vice-Chancellor Professor Theo Farrell, will Launch the new $8 million state-of-the-art Bio Innovation Hub at La Trobe's Melbourne campus in Bundoora.
The purpose-built facility will support the development of world-leading biotechnology and agri-technology businesses. It includes PC2 “wet” laboratories – joining just a handful of the sought-after labs in the state – and world-class equipment to help businesses commercialise their research discoveries.
VivaZome CEO and Managing Director Xenia Sango will outline the development of a new treatment that could potentially reverse or stop progression of traumatic brain injury, using the world-class facilities at the Hub.
The event also includes the official opening of the Jenny Graves Building, named in honour of eminent La Trobe Professor Jenny Graves AC.
When:
Friday, 12 July
Building launch 10am
Bio Innovation Hub launch 10.30am
Media to arrive 10 minutes before the launch start times
Where:
Level 2, Jenny Graves Building, La Trobe University, Bundoora
See Map for details. Parking is recommended in CP1 or CPV
Media enquiries
Robyn Grace I [email protected] I M: 0420826595
Charisse Ede I [email protected] I M: 0404030698
