The long-term support and stability provided to EMBL Australia group leaders enables them to drive transformative advances in Australian research infrastructure.
One standout example is Prof David Lynn, whose vision and leadership during his tenure as an EMBL Australia group leader at SAHMRI and Flinders University were pivotal in establishing the South Australian Genomics Centre (SAGC) – a multimillion-dollar, state-of-the-art facility that opened in 2020.
As the inaugural Scientific Director of the SAGC, Prof Lynn played a crucial role in the creation of this cutting-edge national genomics facility, which is supported by Bioplatforms Australia (via NCRIS), the South Australian Government & other partners.
The SAGC provides comprehensive genomics and bioinformatics services, supporting a wide range of research fields including animal, plant, environmental, microbial and human genomics.
Supported by NCRIS, a uniquely Australian initiative, the facility exemplifies its collaborative approach to maximising research infrastructure through open access, targeted
specialisation and co-funding.