[DIYbio] Re: Community Lab in Melbourne, Australia

Hi Chris,

I run the Sydney Biohack group.

I would recommend joining our mailing list to keep up to date with our dealings with the regulatory body that governs DIYBio in Australia.

I would be happy to talk to you if I can with regards to the relevant laws regarding this as well. My number is 0466-965-321

Regards,

Meow

On Thursday, January 31, 2013 2:55:07 AM UTC+11, Christopher Pendlebury wrote:

Hi Chris,

This is still in the works, there is definitely interest, but the struggle is finding space to do it.

At present, as a proof of concept, we're looking at ways to do biohacking projects at the Connected Community HackerSpace (hackmelbourne.org) in Hawthorn. So in the meantime drop by there to come play.

Cheers,
Chris



On Friday, 25 January 2013 03:15:45 UTC+11, sirhcle wrote:

Hi all,

I'm actually quite interested in seeing something like this set up if it's still going? I'm currently doing my PhD in Biochemistry, and if you need numbers you might try advertising around uni? Not sure if that's possible as they do have policies for advertising restricted to clubs and societies. I find that a lot of undergrads learn theory, but don't get enough lab time. And all the actual science clubs are about socializing and getting drunk, with limited hands-on bio. Just a thought.

Please keep me posted if anything happens though.

Chris

On Monday, 24 September 2012 11:07:34 UTC+10, plushzilla wrote:

Hi Chris,

Just wondering how your community lab project is going at the moment. I think a community lab is a very good way to generate public interest and hopefully some much needed funding in the research sector, and we are also interested in talking with other people around Australia to try and get a similar movement started. If this is still on the cards, I'd be happy to share some ideas and contacts as well.

Thanks

On Friday, 2 March 2012 01:47:45 UTC+10, Christopher Pendlebury wrote:

Hi everyone,

I'm embarking on a project to build a community lab in Melbourne,
Australia, with a focus on biology, biotechnology and bioinformatics.
Because of some of my contacts, the bioinformatics aspect could
potentially include high-end NGS analytics.

The lab will be bootstrapped, and funded by memberships and
sponsorships. I would very much like to know who would be interested
in being involved with this project, and who would like to join when
it is up and running?

Cheers
Chris