Micromon

Micromon is the commercial services unit of the Department of Microbiology, a member of the School of Biomedical Sciences . Located in the Monash Biomedical Sciences Precinct, it was established in the mid 1980's as the Microbial Biotechnology and Diagnostic Unit to utilise the department's academic and technical expertise in a commercial service venture.

The unit now specialises in high quality DNA technologies where long-read DNA Sequencing and Next-Generation Sequencing are the core facilities of the unit. Sequencing is supported by a small-scale Oligonucleotide Synthesis service specialising in ultrastable and long oligomers. The unit also offers a range of Microarray instrumentation for hands-on research use.

Micromon has established nation-wide recognition for its professional Recombinant DNA techniques training course. In addition, we conduct classical microbial testing covering a range of applications including materials analysis and air-conditioning water towers. We can supply a range of standard microbial growth media and cultures. We also have the facility to supply high quality Formvar Carbon-coated Electron Microscopy grids.