Australian Genome Foundry
We turn synthetic biology ideas into reality - faster
Who We Are
The Australian Genome Foundry is an open access national synthetic biology facility at Macquarie University. We partner with academics, government, industry and startups to pioneer innovative solutions to some of the world's most pressing problems — accelerating the journey from idea through to proof of principle.
What We Do
Our PC2-certified laboratory combines advanced robotics with expert support to engineer microbes at scale. We offer automated molecular biology workflows, high-throughput fermentation systems, advanced analytical chemistry platforms, and flow cytometry and sorting tools — enabling rapid strain design, building, and testing all under one roof.
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Our Facility
Location
The Australian Genome Foundry is located at Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia's leading research hub for synthetic biology and biotechnology.
Address:
Australian Genome Foundry
Macquarie University
Sydney, NSW 2109
Australia
Access
Our facility is open to academic researchers, government agencies, startups, and industry partners across Australia and internationally.
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