Corporate Body

CSIRO Division of Molecular Science (1997 - 2005)

Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation

From
1 July 1997
Clayton, Victoria, Australia
To
2005
Functions
Industrial or scientific research and Pharmaceuticals or Medical Aids
Reference No
CA 4531
Legal Status
Agency of the Commonwealth of Australia
Location
Clayton, Victoria

Summary

The Division of Molecular Science was created in July 1997, to replace the Division of Chemistry and Polymers. Industries such as medical, pharmaceutical and chemical benefit from research and development activities undertaken by the Division. In 2005 Division of Molecular Science merged with the Division of Health Sciences and Nutrition to form CSIRO Molecular and Health Technologies.

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Timeline

 1958 - 1961 CSIRO Organic Chemistry Section
       1928 - 1971 CSIR/O Division of Forest Products (mark I)
       1949 - 1958 CSIRO Biochemistry Unit, Wool Textile Research Laboratories
       1949 - 1958 CSIRO Wool Textile Research Laboratories
       1959 - 1966 CSIRO Division of Physical Chemistry
       1961 - 1966 CSIRO Division of Organic Chemistry
       1975 - 1983 CSIRO Molecular and Cellular Biology Unit
             1958 - 1988 CSIRO Division of Protein Chemistry
             1966 - 1974 CSIRO Division of Applied Chemistry
             1983 - 1988 CSIRO Division of Chemical and Wood Technology
             1983 - 1987 CSIRO Division of Molecular Biology
                   1974 - 1988 CSIRO Division of Applied Organic Chemistry
                   1988 - 1989 CSIRO Division of Biotechnology
                         1988 - 1997 CSIRO Division of Chemicals and Polymers
                         1989 - 1997 CSIRO Division of Biomolecular Engineering
                               1997 - 2005 CSIRO Division of Molecular Science
                                     2005 - CSIRO Molecular and Health Technologies

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Published resources

Journal Articles

  • Spurling, T., 'Historical Origins of CSIRO Molecular Science', Chemistry in Australia, 64 (9) (1997), 12-15. Details

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