Academic researchers who are ANS members are invited to submit an application outlining how they will utilise multiomics to advance their research. A panel of ANS members will select the winner and will take into consideration how innovative the project is, the potential for follow-up and its contribution to neuroscience research.
The winner will have access to sequencing and array processing of up to 24 samples. (For single cell experiments, processing of up to 200,000 cells at 20,000 reads per cell). Data from sequencing and array processing will provide genomic, transcriptomic, epigenetic and/or proteomic information.
Samples will be processed through the Illumina Innovation Collective laboratory in Melbourne, including access to library preparation and sequencing services, array processing services and an opportunity to use Illumina's data analysis options. As part of the award, the winner will receive a full report that includes all methodology, data analysis (inclusive of secondary analysis) and consultation (of up to 3 hours) with the laboratory or an Illumina genomics specialist to question or troubleshoot results.
Details on how to apply are available on the Illumina website. Applications closed for this award on 21 March 2025.
Past award winners
2024 - Dr Andrew Gibbons, School of Clinical Sciences, Monash University
2023 - Dr Alex Cristino, Griffith Institute for Drug Discovery
2022 - A/Prof Rachel Hill, Monash University