The ICT for Life Sciences Forum is pleased to announce that the Victorian eResearch Strategic Initiative (VeRSI) has joined the Forum's list of sponsors.
VeRSI, the Victorian eResearch Strategic Initiative, is an eResearch Program set up and funded by the Victorian Government to accelerate and coordinate the uptake of eResearch in Victorian universities, government departments and other research organisations. It is a collaborative joint venture between Melbourne, Monash and La Trobe Universities and the Department of Primary Industries.
VeRSI is promoting the uptake of eResearch by fostering relationships with the research community; providing critical enabling infrastructure; developing tangible examples of relevance to the research community; and promoting awareness.
VeRSI has a particular focus on supporting research in the life sciences with nine of the eleven exemplar use-cases undertaking research in this area. The work that VeRSI is doing supports research topics as diverse as metabolomics and physiotherapy by the development of collaborative environments and provision of data management solutions. Through these projects, and many others, they are working with Victoria's leading research institutes to ensure that information and communication technology is best used to enhance Victoria's research outputs.
