Genomics, March 19 -- focused biomedical research breakthroughs in cancer, inherited eye disease and common gynaecological disorders are set to be accelerated by a $6.5 million funding boost.

The Advanced Genomics Collaboration (TAGC) has awarded the funding to four new Innovation Projects led by University of Melbourne researchers collaborating with partners across the Melbourne Biomedical Precinct in Australia.

The four projects will also gain access to powerful DNA sequencing technology in TAGC's world-leading genomics hub made possible through a partnership between the University and global biotech company Illumina, with support from Invest Victoria.

Associate Professor Lauren Ayton and Dr Ceecee Britten-Jones from the Department o...