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In 2025, the 10th EMBL Australia PhD Course brought together more than 60 high-achieving PhD students from diverse research fields across Australia, giving them a head start in their scientific careers.
This unique two-week residential course featured scientific masterclasses led by Australia’s foremost researchers, hands-on learning opportunities, and professional skill development – ensuring the next generation of researchers is set up for success.
The 2025 course was co-hosted in Adelaide, in collaboration with the South Australian Immunogenomics Cancer Institute (SAiGENCI). The program centred on future-ready research skills, including interdisciplinary research, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML).
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EMBL Australia partnered with the ARC Centre of Excellence for the Mathematical Analysis of Cellular Systems (MACSYS) to deliver essential training on the integration of biological and computational sciences.
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We also partnered with The Solutions for Manufacturing Advanced Regenerative Therapies Cooperative Research Centre (SMART CRC) to deliver a one-day intensive workshop focused on the future of regenerative therapies in Australia.
Key Learning Objectives:
- Introduce core AI/ML concepts and how they apply across life science technologies
- Build familiarity with the theory and application of major research tools and methods
- Encourage collaboration between wet and dry lab researchers
- Provide hands-on opportunities using real datasets and software
- Develop scientific communication and visualisation skills
- Highlight a range of career pathways across sectors
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EMERGING LIFE SCIENCE TECHNOLOGIES |
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