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ARC Centre of Excellence for Free Radical Chemistry and Biotechnology
Funding: $12m for five years commencing 2005
Centre Director: Prof CH Schiesser
Administering Institution: The University of Melbourne
Collaborating or Contributing Organisations:
Monash University
The Australian National University
The University of Sydney
Queensland University of Technology
Dulux/Orica Pty Ltd
Carlton United Brewery
Bluescope Steel
The Howard Florey Institute
CSIRO - Molecular Science
Victorian Institute for Chemical Sciences
Free radical chemistry plays a crucial role in important processes that affect the manufacturing industry, the environment, human health and animal health. The aim of the ARC Centre of Excellence for Free Radical Chemistry and Biotechnology is to develop new methods of radical generation and explore new reactions of synthetic significance involving radicals, including novel polymerisation processes. In addition, the increased understanding of free-radical chemistry gained through the research carried out in the Centre will be used to develop new biotechnology initiatives, including pharmaceutical products and antioxidants that will defend against oxidative stress associated with several diseases, as well as the degradation of industrial materials.
For further information about the ARC Centre of Excellence for Free Radical Chemistry and Biotechnology visit their website.
