Proteomics & Metabelomics Victoria

Proteomics and metabolomics are new fields of science that are producing exciting advances in biology, biotechnology and medicine. Proteins and metabolites are two classes of biomolecules that are very diverse, so if we are to understand them properly we need to identify and classify thousands of different molecules. Increasingly, scientists are using mass spectrometry as a powerful tool to answer this problem. Proteomics and metabolomics aim to classify the full complement of proteins (proteomics) and metabolites (metabolomics) in living things and study how their patterns change with disease and changes of environment.
Like many fields of science, proteomics and metabolomics is driven by technological change. The methods for studying proteins and metabolites are becoming increasingly powerful but require access to specialised instruments and technical expertise. PMV aims to promote the use of these technologies by fostering a community of Victorian researchers and the scientific vendors that support them. This cross-sector collective encourages its members to share ideas, discuss problems, and develop the technical expertise required so that proteomics and metabolomics can provide productive outcomes for Victorian science.

Our key goals are to:

• hold scientific meetings and workshops to foster cross-sector community and expertise
• Promote the use of this new technology to other Victorian scientists
• disseminate information – to PMV members, students and to the general public
• undertake strategic planning – workforce development, major equipment issues
• foster education and training – high school/VCE, training schemes, and scholarships

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