Faculty of Science - Research - Centres of Expertise - Proteomics Technology Centre of Expertise

Proteomics Technology Centre of Expertise (PTCE)

Proteomics describes the study of the complete set of proteins (proteome) that is expressed at a given time in a cell, tissue, organ or organism. Modern proteomics requires the integration of a wide range of protein analytical tools and information technologies, to quickly and reliably identify changes in proteins; for example, altered proteomic states associated with disease.

The Proteomics Technology Centre of Expertise (PTCE) brings together leading technologies for sample preparation, protein separations, identification and characterisation. Through collaboration with the Computational Resource Support Unit, another Centre of Expertise within UTS, PTCE is developing new systems for electronic laboratory information management and bioinformatics.

The PTCE offers services and training in proteomics discovery technologies to Australian and international researchers from academia and industry. We have particular expertise in experimental design, custom method development, sample preparation, complex mixture fractionation and protein separations.

The PTCE also manages the core infrastructure and operations for the Faculty of Science’s extensive Biomedical and Bioscience research facilities. Most of our facilities have OGTR PC2 certification. We have a broad range of expertise available in parasitology, molecular biology and tissue culture.