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The Talo Computational Biology Talent Accelerator is a game-changing initiative at the forefront of biomedical research and healthcare transformation. In an era of transforming technologies in molecular sequencing, imaging, and artificial intelligence, there is an urgent need for skilled researchers who can bridge the gap between biomedical and computational sciences. 

Addressing this critical shortage head-on, visionary entrepreneurs Loong Wang and Taiyang Zhang, founders of the biotech start-up Talo, have made a significant contribution to establishing the Talo Computational Biology Talent Accelerator at JCSMR. 

Humanity’s newfound ability to sequence thousands of genomes, measure millions of molecules, or characterise individual cells in their tissue environments will revolutionise healthcare. Computational solutions - from distributed computing to deep learning - are increasingly essential to process and interpret the deluge of data from these new technologies and to enable biomedical progress. There is a shortage of individuals with the multidisciplinary skills to harness these challenges and drive the next generational health outcomes.

Through an array of PhD scholarships, research internships, travel grants, and innovator grants, the Accelerator nurtures the expertise and experience necessary to bridge biomedical and computational sciences and empowers students and early-career researchers to reshape biomedical research and healthcare.  

Led by the Centre of Computational Biomedical Sciences, the Program creates an entrepreneurial, research and learning environment, underpinned by biomedical research excellence. Awardees will be supported to become leaders of the computational biology revolution.

At CCBS, computational and biomedical researchers work closely with researchers from other disciplines and with data-producing laboratories. Our researchers develop cutting-edge computational platforms and tools to analyse and interpret genomics, imaging and clinical data in human disease.

At the Talo Computational Biology Talent Accelerator, we invest in both people and ideas, propelling a new era where biomedical research and healthcare are reimagined and revolutionised. Join us as we pave the way for a brighter future in biomedical research and healthcare innovation. 

Talo’s founders, Loong Wang and Taiyang Zhang's vision is to support talented students, from computer science backgrounds, to solve biomedical problems. This extraordinary philanthropic donation was motivated by their desire to support the future of medical science, give back to ANU and Canberra, supporting new talent for the ACT workforce that will drive scientific exploration and economic development.

Contacts

admin.jcsmr@anu.edu.au

Location

The John Curtin School of Medical Research, Building 131 Garran Rd, Acton ACT 2601