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BioGeelong and the City of Greater Geelong are aiming to attract new biotech investment to Geelong. The competitive strengths of the Geelong Region include:
- BioGeelong is committed to a Vision and has Strong Leadership.
- Geelong’s Biotechnology Precinct boasts world class assets and Infrastructure, from which global reputations for research excellence have been forged.
- Geelong’s Strategic Location offers the Lifestyle advantages of a coastal city, with affordable housing and quality education.
- Local educational institutions are focused on Skill Development and training needs of the biotechnology industry.
- Strong Relationships exist between local biotech organisations.
BioGeelong and the City of Greater Geelong are interested in talking to Companies or Individuals looking for a suitable location in which to establish a biotech facility, service or research collaboration.
We are also interested in meeting companies / individuals who are looking for collaborative opportunities in the areas of:
- Animal Health
- Human Health (medical research, clinical trials)
- Materials Science
- Medical Devices – manufacture
- Education
- Facility Design (GMP and GLP specifications)
Organisations within the BioGeelong Network are able to offer:
- IP advice
- Commercialisation Advice
- GMP and GLP Facility Design & Audit
- Educational Opportunities ranging from short courses and certificate levels through to under graduate and post graduate levels.
- Expertise in disease diagnosis, research and policy advice in animal health (zoonotic diseases)
- OIE Collaborating Centre for New and Emerging Diseases
- OIE Collaborating Centre for Laboratory Capacity Building
- World Health Organisation (WHO) Collaborating Centre for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
- National reference laboratory for rabies and brucella.
- Expertise in human medical research and clinical trials in areas including:
- Cardiology
- Oncology
- Endocrinology (diabetes & osteoporosis);
- Cord Blood Derived Stem Cells,
- Mental Health
- Intensive Care Medicine (nutrition, dialysis, thrombo-embolism prophylaxis, and sepsis in critically ill patients).
- Peri-operative, Anaethesia and Pain Management
The Geelong Region has the largest biotechnology capability in the state of Victoria, outside of Melbourne. The competitive strengths of the Region include:
- Seed Capability
Geelong is a Biotechnology Precinct. The City of Greater Geelong in partnership with stakeholders established a biotechnology network cluster – BioGeelong.
- Vision for the Future and Strong Leadership
BioGeelong is committed to a vision and has the advocacy of local champions.
- Strategic Location and Lifestyle
Located ~1 hours drive from Melbourne, the capital of Biotechnology in Australia, Geelong offers a range of lifestyle choices with great value for money.
- Infrastructure
Geelong’s Biotechnology Precinct boasts world class assets and infrastructure, from which global reputations for research excellence have been forged:
- CSIRO Australian Animal Health Laboratory
- CSIRO Material Sciences and Engineering
- Barwon Health
- Deakin University and the Geelong Technology Precinct
- Skills Development
Local educational institutions are perfectly positioned to respond to the training needs of the biotechnology industry.
- Strong Relationships
BioGeelong has been instrumental in establishing strong relationships that exist betwenthe local biotech organisations. BioGeelong enables organisations to work together to help realise Geelong’s potential as a Biotechnology Precinct.
www.biogeelong.com.au
 
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