Transforming scientific discovery through breakthroughs in optical technologies
The Centre of Light for Life is reimagining how we explore the world through breakthroughs in optical science. A global pioneer in biophotonics, the Centre develops cutting-edge technologies that use light to drive discovery across biology, health and environmental science.
Our research spans advanced imaging, optical tweezers, speckle-based sensing, wavefront shaping and other precision measurement tools that push the limits of what can be visualised, measured or manipulated. These innovations are redefining how scientists observe living systems, quantify dynamic processes and solve real-world challenges.
Located in the Molecular Life Sciences Building at Adelaide University Campus East, the Centre houses specialised optical laboratories and a wet laboratory, advanced instrumentation, and capability for collaborative research across multiple disciplines. The Centre’s research and reproductive health laboratory combines advanced optical imaging systems with dedicated facilities for IVF and embryo culture research, enabling non-invasive assessment of embryo health and viability. This work is advancing diagnostics and improving outcomes in clinical IVF, while also driving new discoveries into the earliest stages of life.
We are shaping the future of science through optical innovation. Developing the tools that reveal the unseen, enable new insights and power discovery across scientific frontiers.
