ARC Research Hub For Medicinal Agriculture

Welcome to the ARC Research Hub For Medicinal Agriculture, located at Bundoora, Ring Road, 5 in Australia. Established in 2018, the ARC MedAg Hub is a groundbreaking institution supported by the Australian government, industry, and university funds, with a budget exceeding $24 million.

Our institution brings together a diverse group of agricultural and biomedical researchers, as well as industry partners, to collaborate on cross-disciplinary and innovative projects. Our primary focus is on improving the production of plant-derived medicinal products and developing cost-efficient extraction technologies for peptides and other plant secondary metabolites. By combining this with combinatorial chemistry, we aim to accelerate the development of active and targeted drugs for commercial use.

The ARC MedAg Hub's ultimate goal is to transform the production of high-quality, plant-derived therapeutics into a thriving industry that spans across Australia. We aim to bridge the gap between primary producers and manufacturers, creating an integrated network that supports innovation, specialized education, and training required to drive Australia's medicinal agriculture industry.

The knowledge generated by the ARC MedAg Hub will have far-reaching implications, not only in Australia but also globally. By placing Australia at the forefront of agribiotech research, production, and manufacturing, we will develop an export-ready, commercially competitive medicinal agriculture industry that will bring immediate economic benefits to the country.

Our institution is dedicated to safeguarding the quality, security, and scale of cultivation and production of medicinal agriculture. Through innovative research into plant varieties, commercial cultivation practices, chemical synthesis, and extraction techniques, we aim to provide vital knowledge that will optimize the industry's success.

Additionally, we strive to create a specialized workforce by establishing a robust, profitable, and sustainable industry. This will not only provide job growth but also contribute to better health outcomes for individuals. We believe that by offering access to innovative research programs, state-of-the-art equipment, and involvement in industry projects, our institution can provide students with the opportunity to benefit from and contribute to this knowledge in a real-world environment.

Join us at the ARC Research Hub For Medicinal Agriculture and be a part of Australia's journey towards becoming a leader in agribiotech research, production, and manufacturing. Together, we can build an industry that not only delivers economic benefits but also improves global health outcomes.