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Thursday 3:30pm - 12:00amSchool of Biomedical Sciences | Departmental Seminars
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E-meet a (Biomedical) Scientist 2020
From the lab to the classroom. Meet our experts talking all things biomedical sciences LIVE and ONLINE with high school students as part of National Science Week – 17 to 21 August 2020.
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A remedy for false COVID-19 cures?
Dr Christopher Rudge and Professor Megan Munsie of the Department of Anatomy and Neuroscience unpack the secondary threat to consumers that has emerged during the Coronavirus outbreak - unproven COVID-19 ‘treatments’.
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2020 Visualise Your Thesis competition
Registrations are now open for the competition, which challenges graduate research students to present their work in an eye-catching 60-second digital display.
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Apply now: 2020 EMCRA Collaborative Award
The award will fund collaborative research projects by level A and B postdoctoral researchers in the School of Biomedical Sciences.
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Australian Government injects MRFF funding into stem cell research
Congratulations to Professor Alice Pébay, Associate Professor Lachlan Thompson and their teams on receiving funding from the Federal Government’s Stem Cell Therapies Mission.
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Insights and connections key to the success of our first SBS "e-conference"
"Unprecedented" is a word we have been hearing a lot in 2020 – amidst COVID-19, working from home, social distancing and the health of the world amidst a global pandemic. When the school met in 2019 who could have imagined the changes ahead. And so we looked to another word we are all using a lot – Zoom – leading to the creation of our MinE School Conference, a condensed forum across two half days with a dose of Monty Python in the middle!
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A new direction for brain cancer research
Dr Marlene Hao from the School of Biomedical Sciences has won a grant focusing on brain cancer research from Cure Cancer Australia.
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Applications Open: Woodward Medal
The award, which includes a $10,000 cash prize, recognises research excellence at the University of Melbourne.
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NHMRC funding success for the School of Biomedical Sciences
Over $17.5 million in Investigator Grants awarded for 12 innovative research projects aimed at improving human health.
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Insights into academic writing when English is your second language
Sabrina Islam, a PhD student in the Wells Lab shares her experiences and perspectives as a speaker of English as a second language as she does her PhD.
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Review of new Australian regulations and the implication for commercial stem cell clinics
Professor Megan Munsie and Dr Christopher Rudge joined colleagues Dr Narcyz Ghinea, and Professor Cameron Stewart from the University of Sydney to review the new regulatory framework, discussing the history behind the reforms and highlighting some of ambiguities that may arise in practice.
The University of Melbourne is a globally engaged, comprehensive, research-intensive university uniquely positioned to respond to the major social, economic and environmental challenges of our time.
- Research Themes
Our research is encompassed within several broad research themes. This multidisciplinary approach aims to increase the opportunities for researchers to collaborate on projects that span common themes.
- Research Groups
An overview of our research interests within the department and the project work being carried out by our research groups.
- Graduate Research
We are passionate about the training and mentoring of the next generation of scientists. A range of research degrees are offered at Master and Doctorate level.
- Services and Facilities
The School of Biomedical Sciences includes a number of shared research facilities, as well as several research services open to researchers external to the University of Melbourne on a fee for service basis.
Research in the Faculty
The Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences is Australia's largest biomedical research faculty. We employ more than 1500 academic staff, 4000 honorary staff and 1500 graduate researchers undertaking world class research across a wide range of health and social issues in a diverse range of research settings. Researchers are located at key sites across Victoria, with more conducting research around the world. These renowned experts from every field can be found in labs, hospitals, affiliated research institutes and all across the wider community.
Information and support tools for Faculty staff are available on the Faculty intranet.Whether you're just starting out or a seasoned professional, we have something to suit your needs and schedule. With the highest teaching evaluations in the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences we are proud to offer our coursework and short course programs to our leaders and future leaders.
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Degrees
Our degrees, taught by our world-renowned academics are the perfect way to begin in the field of biomedical sciences.
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Scholarships, Bursaries and Prizes
The Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences offer an extensive range of scholarships and bursaries to undergraduate and postgraduate coursework students.
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Student Prizes
The Department of Anatomy and Neuroscience administers three Majors and has made available a prize to the top student in each.
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Departmental Student Resources
Support resources for students in the Department of Anatomy and Neuroscience
Honours and Masters by Coursework
See our project guide for a wide range of available Honours and Masters projects.
Careers in Anatomy and Neuroscience
The Department of Anatomy and Neuroscience offers training in three areas, represented by our three majors (Human Structure and Function, Neuroscience, Cell and Developmental Biology). Students completing any of these majors have a variety of employment opportunities open to them.
All majors equip students to work in science as Research Assistants, performing research under supervision in one of the many research laboratories at the University of Melbourne or other Universities, as well as one of the many Research Institutes around Melbourne. Students may also elect to take further training leading to a PhD and a career as a research scientist in Australia or internationally.
Finally, training in any of our Majors leads naturally to an application for postgraduate training in the health sciences at this university or elsewhere around Australia. Available courses include Medicine, Dentistry, Physiotherapy, Nursing, Optometry, Population Health, Social Work, Audiology, Genetic Counselling and Speech Pathology. Students considering postgraduate training should course plan carefully to ensure that they have the undergraduate prerequisites, if relevant, for their preferred course.
Thank you for engaging with the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry & Health Sciences.
- Alumni
Our pride in our graduates and in their lives spent improving the health and well-being of others is matched by our desire to maintain strong connections with all who have passed through our doors.
- Support
We are grateful for the many ways in which our alumni and donors support the work of the Faculty.
- Partners
We recognise partnerships and collaborations are an integral facet of our development and a major strength of the school.
- Community
The Department of Anatomy and Neuroscience co-ordinates a Body Donor Program for the purposes of anatomical examination and the teaching and study of anatomy.
Centre for Stem Cell Systems
Maximising the visibility, understanding and translational impact of stem cell research and technologies across the University of Melbourne and surrounding medical research institutes.
Body Donor Program
The Department of Anatomy and Neuroscience at the University of Melbourne co-ordinates a Body Donor Program for the purposes of anatomical examination and the teaching and study of anatomy.
Welcome to the Department of Anatomy and Neuroscience
Jennifer Wilkinson-Berka, BSc(Hons), PhD (UniMelb)
Our research in neuroscience, cell and developmental biology, and anatomical sciences aims to understand fundamental biological mechanisms in order to develop new treatments for injury and disease states.
Contact Us
Includes:
- Useful phone numbers, locations, transportation
- Staff and student directory
- Information for current or future students
- Department Enquiries
Departmental Structure
A Who's Who of the Department
A staff listing showing positions held within the structure of the Department
History
A short illustrated history of the Department from March 1862, when the Medical Course first started, through to the present day.
Body Donor Program
The Department of Anatomy and Neuroscience at the University of Melbourne co-ordinates a Body Donor Program for the purposes of anatomical examination and the teaching and study of anatomy.