Omics symposium attracts influential line-up

The upcoming 2012 Omics Australasia Symposium (OA2012) will feature an elite line-up of world experts in the growing field of ‘Omics’ research.

Focussed on the collection, management and analysis of large amounts of data to inform a holistic understanding of life, Omics research includes studies into the genome, proteome and metabolome.

The broad-based discipline involves everything from animal health to environmental science and agriculture with medical applications informing vaccine development, pharmaceuticals and cancer research.

Symposium Chair, Murdoch Associate Professor Robert Trengove, said the three-day event was the first of its kind in Australia.

“This is the first time we’ve been able to bring together Omics experts from Western Australia and around the globe to discuss research advances, innovations and challenges,” Associate Professor Trengove said.

“With its focus on emerging opportunities and technology development, these three days are a real chance for researchers, industry executives and stakeholders to explore future opportunities and collaborations.

“It will also reinforce and enhance Western Australia’s reputation. With our tremendous knowledge base, research capabilities and proximity to Asia, our state is well positioned to become an Omics hub going forward.”

(Source: Murdoch University)