ARC Centre of Excellence for Nanoscale BioPhotonics Information

At the ARC Centre of Excellence for Nanoscale BioPhotonics (CNBP) we build next-generation light-based measuring tools operating at the cellular and molecular level. We seek to understand and quantify those nano-sized processes that impact both the health and condition of the living body, as well as of other dynamic biological systems. We take a trans-disciplinary approach to our research, drawing from a pool of expertise in fields as diverse as biology, engineering, physics, chemistry, materials science and medicine, aiming to create the biomedical and biosensing tools of the future. Advanced lasers, optical fibres, nanoprobes, chemical sensors and state-of-the-art imaging and microscopy techniques, these are just some of the photonic (light-based) methodologies we employ to develop our tools and to better understand the activity taking place deep within the cellular environment. Our research has wide-reaching implications for medical evaluations and scientific discoveries. By offering insights into the nanoscale processes that underpin all life, an opportunity to explore and extend the limits of science is being undertaken, in areas ranging from persistent pain, to vascular health, to fertility and reproductive success. Additionally, our advanced sensing tools are able to be used across the veterinary care, food production, agricultural and manufacturing sectors. The creation of our deployable bio-devices offers real-time molecular analysis, supporting quality monitoring and assessment. A $40m initiative, our Centre consists of approximately 150 researchers located at three outstanding Universities—The University of Adelaide, Macquarie University and RMIT University—all fully equipped with world class laboratories and facilities. Visit our web site to find out more.