Bioinformatics Network

The Bioinformatics Network supports RMIT researchers with the advancement of their bioinformatics, through fostering collaborations, providing training and the dissemination of cutting-edge research.

The Bioinformatics Network is a hub for advancing bioinformatics at RMIT through industry, national and international partnerships. Facilitating cross-disciplinary collaborations, connections, and knowledge sharing, we support students and staff to develop their skills across all areas of bioinformatics and computational biology. Through online training, interactive workshops and HDR courses we improve data literacy in all omics areas, including genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics and the microbiome.  

Network leads

Dr. Jennifer Boer

Dr. Jennifer Boer

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Dr. Alice Johnstone

Dr. Alice Johnstone

Senior Lecturer

Miss Mikaela Barresi

Miss Mikaela Barresi

Research Fellow (Level A)

 Christian Krohn

Christian Krohn

Research Fellow (Advanced)

 Ankita Rathore

Ankita Rathore

HDR Representative


Membership and contacting the Bioinformatics Network

Whether you're a wet-lab biologist, a computational scientist, an early-career researcher, or a student, the network offers opportunities to connect, collaborate, and advance your bioinformatics knowledge.

Get involved by joining the Network and attending our upcoming events. For more information, contact bioinformatics@rmit.edu.au.

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Upcoming events

Australian Bioinformatics and Computational Biology Society (ABACBS) Annual Conference 2026

RMIT University, Melbourne CBD campus from 16 to 20 November 2026

Enabling Impact Platform (EIP) sponsorship

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Bioinformatics is supported by the following Enabling Impact Platforms:

Biomedical Health and Innovation Brings together hundreds of, highly respected, cross-disciplinary experts who are passionately committed to addressing innovatively the rising health challenges in our society.
Information in Society Helping society to understand, shape, and adapt to the disruptions caused by new data sources and information technologies.

Explore RMIT Enabling Impact Platforms

EIPs enable economic, environmental, societal, health and cultural impact with government, business and the community through research and innovation.

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