Monash University has signed a Master Research Agreement with 23Strands for the development of Whole Human Genome Sequencing based translational research into clinical use. The univeristy became the first in the world to be successful in human IVF pregnancy in 1973 which was a product of the Monash In Vitro Fertilisation research program, started as a combined project between Monash University and the University of Melbourne. This research, based on the work of Professors Alan Trounson and Carl Wood at the Monash Institute of Reproduction  and Development (MIRD), the first human IVF birth of Louise Brown was reported in the UK. Australia’s first and the world’s fourth IVF birth took place in Australia in 1980 and twelve of the world’s first fifteen IVF babies were conceived through the work of the group.

"This partnership between Monash and 23Strands continues on the amazing innovations that Monash has already made in the areas of Assisted Reproductive Technologies and Female focused technologies (Femtech) and we are proud to working with such a great team" said Mark Grosser, CEO of 23Strands.