Australian Regenerative Medicine Institute

Australian Regenerative Medicine Institute
FoundersNadia Rosenthal
(Founding Director)
EstablishedApril 2009 (2009-04)
MissionMedical research
Focus
DirectorPeter Currie
FacultyMonash University
Location
Clayton
,
Melbourne
,
Victoria
,
Australia
Coordinates37°54′38″S 145°7′45″E / 37.91056°S 145.12917°E / -37.91056; 145.12917
Websitewww.armi.org.au

The Australian Regenerative Medicine Institute (ARMI) is an Australian medical research institute. Opened in April 2009,[1] the institute is based at the Clayton campus of Monash University, in the Monash Science Technology Research and Innovation Precinct.

ARMI is one of the world's largest regenerative medicine and stem cell research hubs.[2] Its research aims to restore and regenerate damaged tissue and organs by injecting or implanting cells to allow the human body to heal and recover. Research focuses on developing effective treatments for a range of currently incurable diseases, such as cancer, arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions, diabetes and cardiovascular diseases, as well as neurotrauma. In addition, ARMI is also looking at technologies to treat ageing itself via regeneration. Facilities at the Institute include FishCore, the largest zebrafish facility of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere.[3]

History

The institute was established through an A$153 million joint venture between Monash University and the Victorian Government to deliver the next generation of discoveries in regenerative medicine.[4] The Australian Regenerative Medicine Institute officially opened in April 2009.[5] Its foundation director was Professor Nadia Rosenthal.[6][7] Rosenthal has previously served at the European Molecular Biology Laboratory and Harvard Medical School. Professor Peter Currie was appointed Director in February 2016, following Rosenthal's return to the US.[4]

In 2014, the Currie group (with collaborators) published research describing the process of hematopoietic stem cell (HSC) formation in zebrafish, furthering efforts to produce HSCs in vitro.[8]

Research groups

As of December 2023, there are 15 groups at the institute.[9]

  • Chow Group[10] (Founded 2023)
  • Currie Group[11] (Founded 2009)
  • Enyon Group[12] (Founded 2023)
  • Kaslin Group[13]
  • Lieschke Group[14]
  • Martino Group[15]
  • McGlinn Group[16]
  • del Monte-Nieto Group[17] (Founded 2018)
  • Nagy Group[18]
  • Nillegoda Group[19] (Founded 2018)
  • Nilsson Group[20] (Founded 2013)
  • Polo Group[21]
  • Roman Group[22] (Founded 2023)
  • Rosello-Diez Group[23] (Founded 2017)
  • Zenker Group[24] (Founded 2018)

Former groups include:

  • Bernard Group (2009-2018)
  • Bourne Group (2009-2022)
  • Marcelle Group (2009-2019)

See also

References

  1. ^ "Australian Regenerative Medicine Institute – ARMI". Archived from the original on 5 October 2016. Retrieved 4 October 2016.
  2. ^ "VICTORIA TO HOST KEY SEMINARS AT BIO2006" (Press release). Government of Victoria. Archived from the original on 23 June 2009.
  3. ^ "FishCore - ARMI". Archived from the original on 5 October 2016. Retrieved 4 October 2016.
  4. ^ a b Schneider, Ruth (8 February 2016). "Australian Regenerative Medicine Institute names new Director in Professor Peter Currie". Monash University. Retrieved 28 March 2024.
  5. ^ "$153m Regenerative Medicine Institute officially opened". Monash University Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences. 8 April 2009. Archived from the original on 15 August 2016. Retrieved 27 July 2016.
  6. ^ "International Scientific Leader to Head Victoria, Australia's Regenerative Medicine Institute". Archived from the original on 5 October 2016. Retrieved 4 October 2016.
  7. ^ "Rosenthal to head regenerative institute". Australian Life Scientist. Archived from the original on 29 August 2007.
  8. ^ Sami, Mandie (14 August 2014). "Zebrafish study leads to surprising stem cell discovery". ABC News. Retrieved 28 March 2024.
  9. ^ "Research Groups". Australian Regenerative Medicine Institute. Archived from the original on 6 December 2023. Retrieved 12 May 2023.
  10. ^ "Chow Group". Australian Regenerative Medicine Institute. Archived from the original on 22 March 2024. Retrieved 28 March 2024.
  11. ^ "Currie Group". Australian Regenerative Medicine Institute. Archived from the original on 24 March 2024. Retrieved 28 March 2024.
  12. ^ "Eynon Group". Australian Regenerative Medicine Institute. Archived from the original on 24 March 2024. Retrieved 28 March 2024.
  13. ^ "Kaslin Group". Australian Regenerative Medicine Institute. Archived from the original on 27 March 2024. Retrieved 28 March 2024.
  14. ^ "Lieschke Group". Australian Regenerative Medicine Institute. Archived from the original on 26 March 2024. Retrieved 28 March 2024.
  15. ^ "Martino Group". Australian Regenerative Medicine Institute. Archived from the original on 27 March 2024. Retrieved 28 March 2024.
  16. ^ "McGlinn Group". Australian Regenerative Medicine Institute. Archived from the original on 10 December 2023. Retrieved 28 March 2024.
  17. ^ "del Monte-Nieto Group". Australian Regenerative Medicine Institute. Archived from the original on 28 November 2023. Retrieved 28 March 2024.
  18. ^ "Nagy Group". Australian Regenerative Medicine Institute. Archived from the original on 26 March 2024. Retrieved 28 March 2024.
  19. ^ "Nillegoda Group". Australian Regenerative Medicine Institute. Archived from the original on 30 September 2023. Retrieved 28 March 2024.
  20. ^ "Nilsson Group". Australian Regenerative Medicine Institute. Archived from the original on 27 March 2024. Retrieved 28 March 2024.
  21. ^ "Polo Group". Australian Regenerative Medicine Institute. Archived from the original on 14 March 2024. Retrieved 28 March 2024.
  22. ^ "Roman Group". Australian Regenerative Medicine Institute. Archived from the original on 6 December 2023. Retrieved 28 March 2024.
  23. ^ "Roselló-Díez Group". Australian Regenerative Medicine Institute. Archived from the original on 28 November 2023. Retrieved 28 March 2024.
  24. ^ "Zenker Group". Australian Regenerative Medicine Institute. Archived from the original on 27 March 2024. Retrieved 28 March 2024.