Technology platforms and capabilities

RNAte Technology Platform

Leveraging robotic automation in testing services enables high throughput applications for library screening or testing of different conditions, thereby aiding the optimisation of new product development. Using iPSC models can reduce the risk of clinical trials failure and has the potential to accelerate the development of new RNA and mRNA products in the manufacturing pipeline.

The RNAte platform is designed to address the need for testing the immunoreactivity of RNA-based products, especially in established human cell models. The platform places a high priority on human induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) models for sensitive and accurate detection of immune responses.

General enquiries  enquiry@rnate.com.au

Hudson Institute Cell Therapies

Accredited Cell Therapy Processing and Cryopreservation Facility in Melbourne

Hudson Institute Cell Therapies (HICT) offers a purpose-built facility for the safe, efficient, and compliant processing and cryopreservation of human blood and tissue products—serving the needs of clinicians, researchers, and industry partners involved in cell and gene therapy. Designed to improve accessibility and streamline clinical workflows, the facility enables the processing of blood products outside the Melbourne CBD, supporting clinical trials both within the Monash Medical Centre Precinct and at other trial sites across Australia.

Operating within a PC2 and ISO 8 certified cleanroom environment, HICT houses a dedicated cryopreservation suite managed under ISO 15189 standards. The facility is accredited to receive, store, and distribute human cellular therapy products, providing essential support for multi-site clinical cell therapy trials and cell therapy services. With a strong focus on quality, safety, and accessibility, Hudson Institute Cell Therapies supports the advancement of cellular therapies through robust infrastructure and close integration with clinical care.

General enquiries CellTherapies@hudson.org.au

Flow Cytometry

FlowCore MHTP provides flow cytometry services to researchers within MHTP and the wider scientific community.Download PDF Flowcore

Flow cytometry is a high-speed laser-based technology enabling users to generate multiparametric data about cell characteristics or particles of interest based upon fluorescent probes and markers. It is a powerful tool in many fields including immunology, stem cell science, cancer research, aquatic and plant biology.

The facility currently operates one high-speed cell sorter as well as one conventional and two spectral flow cytometers. FlowCore MHTP provides the following services on a fee-for-service model:

• Cell sorting
• Cell analysis
• Training for independent use of cell analysers
• Advice on experimental design and data analysis

Contact us

Michael Thomson | Platform Manager
t:+ 61 3 8572 2494
e: michael.thomson@hudson.org.au

Dr Svenja Loering | Senior Research Officer
e: svenja.loering@hudson.org.au

General enquiries
e: flowcoremhtp.enquiries@monash.edu

Histology

Histology involves the study of the microscopic anatomy of cells and tissues. Tissues are carefully processed, sectioned and stained revealing delicate morphological features that can indicate health or disease for research, education or clinical studies.

Histology flyer image for the technology platforms and capabilities facility.
The Histology Platform has two service models

• A full ‘professional’ end-to-end service provided by specialist staff
• A ‘do-it-yourself’ service providing access to laboratory facilities, specialist equipment and consumables.

In addition, the experienced Histology team can provide advice, training and research assistance in

• Dissection
• Cassetting
• Processing – to resin or paraffin
• Cutting – fresh, resin or paraffin sections
• Staining and coverslipping -automated or manual
• Immunohistochemistry – automated utilising the Dako Autostainer
• Micro Tissue array slide supply – creation of micro tissue arrays to suit your needs. We can create the multi block and provide sections for use as control tissue
• Slide scanning – Olympus VS120 for brightfield and fluorescent scanning

Contact us

Camilla Cohen | Monash Histology Platform Manager
Monash University
t: + 61 3 9905 2740
e: camilla.cohen@monash.edu

Angela Vais | MHP-MHTP Histology Node Senior Officer
Hudson Institute
t: +61 3 9594 7442
e: angela.vais@monash.edu
e: histology@hudson.org.au