School of Molecular Sciences
From atomic interactions to complex biological systems
UWA’s School of Molecular Sciences educates the leaders of tomorrow and generates translatable, practical solutions to key global problems in chemical sciences, molecular plant sciences, medicine and health, and future materials.
Research and education in the School spans the fields of chemistry, chemical biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, molecular genetics, ’omics, nanotechnology, molecular materials, computation, synthetic biology and systems biology. Our work supports important collaborations with international partners, industry, hospitals and community stakeholders, generating high quality publications, patents and spin-out companies.
Based in UWA’s iconic Bayliss Building, the School supports a vibrant, multidisciplinary community pursuing high-quality research-led education and industry engagement. Our undergraduate programs provide world-class training in fundamental science, framed in terms of applied problem solving and transferrable skillets, whilst our honours, masters and PhD level programs prepare you for exciting opportunities in and beyond the chemical and biomolecular sciences.
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Our research
We offer research opportunities across all areas of molecular science, including chemistry, biochemistry and molecular biology, molecular genetics and nanotechnology.
Multidisciplinary research hubs
The School of Molecular Sciences is home to internationally recognised research centres and initiatives. Our chemical and molecular research lay the foundation for high-impact science aimed at solving the challenges of the modern world.
ARC Centre of Excellence in Plant Energy Biology
The ARC Centre of Excellence in Plant Energy Biology is a national research centre of 180 researchers and students focused on better understanding the way in which plants interconvert forms of chemical energy in response to environmental change.
Read moreHartmann Human Lactation Research Group
Human milk is a diverse fluid containing macronutrients, vitamins, hormones and live cells uniquely tailored for the human infant. Myriad health benefits, both short and long-term are conferred to both the mother and infant via human milk and lactation. Further early nutrition is implicated in the 'Developmental origins of Health and Disease' (DoHaD).
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Industry and community partnerships
Family Larsson-Rosenquist Foundation
The Family Larsson-Rosenquist Foundation was founded in 2013 and is the only foundation worldwide with a prime focus on promoting and supporting human milk and breastfeeding. Based in Zug, Switzerland, it is an independent, charitable organisation founded in an effort to fulfil the family's vision of a world in which every child is granted an optimum start in life through the benefits of human milk.
Find out moreThe Bayliss Building
The Bayliss Building provides outstanding research facilities for its staff including fully appointed chemistry and molecular biology research labs, first-class teaching facilities and the following major equipment platforms:
Current projects
Join us
Our students and staff are essential to the School’s ongoing success. We provide access to high-quality training through honours and master’s programs (see above under Courses). Prospective PhD students, postdoctoral fellows or staff members should contact us or view the links below.
News
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Scientists uncover how invasive plants gain a head start after fire
Thu, 12 Mar 2020
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New clues in understanding how to prevent food allergies by breastfeeding
Mon, 20 Jan 2020
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Study reveals breastfeeding could protect babies from malaria
Tue, 7 Jan 2020
