Micromon

Micromon is the commercial services unit of the Department of Microbiology, a member of the School of Biomedical Sciences . Located in the Monash Science, Technology, Research and Innovation Precinct (STRIP), 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 is the core facility of the unit. Sequencing is supported by a small-scale Oligonucleotide Synthesis service, a Microarray facility specialising in microbial arrays and Real-time PCR instrumentation.

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.