Phenomics Australia was proud to sponsor and participate in the 5th Oceania Transgenic and Assisted Reproductive Technologies (OTART) Symposium, held in Melbourne after a six-year hiatus.
The event brought together experts in transgenesis, genome editing, and reproductive biology from across the region.
Several representatives from Phenomics Australia and partner institutions delivered a series of insightful presentations showcasing innovation across animal model research and assisted reproduction. Ms Sandra Piltz from Phenomics Australia In Vivo node, the South Australian Genome Editing (SAGE) and the University of Adelaide, shared creative approaches to improving embryo culture success, while Dr Andrew Kueh, Phenomics Australia Scientific Director, and Prof. Marco Herold, both from the Phenomics Australia In Vivo node, Melbourne Advanced Genome Editing Centre (MAGEC) at the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Research Institute (ONJCRI), presented advances in CRISPR technologies for genome engineering, screens and cancer modelling.
Ms Melissa White from the Phenomics Australia In Vivo node, SAGE, and the University of Adelaide discussed the use of droplet digital PCR (ddPCR) to resolve genotyping challenges, and Prof. Paul Thomas, Phenomics Australia Scientific Director from the Phenomics Australia In Vivo node, SAGE, explored gene-drive systems for invasive species control.
From the Australian National University and the Australian Phenome Bank (APB), Ms Nathalie Doucet and Ms Aniko Berguno highlighted new insights into cryopreservation and IVF optimisation, and Ms Barbara Hunt from the APB, shared her expertise on the import and export of live mice and reproductive material.
Dr Twishi Gulati, Phenomics Australia National Service Coordinator, concluded with an overview of Phenomics Australia’s national infrastructure and its role in supporting health discovery and translational research.
Phenomics Australia is proud to support this vibrant community, driving innovation in transgenic and reproductive technologies across Oceania.
The Phenomics Australia team also had the opportunity to visit the MAGEC Lab at the ONJCRI.
