Who is Joanne?

Joanne is holding the solution to a common environmental problem.

Nitrifiers are bacteria which break down fi sh wastes and other organic matter, transforming toxic ammonia into harmless nitrates that nourish plants.

Joanne has successfully learnt how to produce concentrated cultures of nitrifiers. This knowledge is valuable to industries such as aquaculture and water management, because it is a cheap and sustainable method that enhances existing business activities. But how do you find such a simple yet advanced solution like Joanne’s that meets your needs?

MurdochLINK Pty Ltd is the commercial arm of Murdoch University. It acts as a hub for corporate activity at Murdoch and facilitates all commercial consulting activities between the University and your business.

MurdochLINK can put businesses in touch with new technologies that emerge from Murdoch University’s research. MurdochLINK provides a single contact point in accessing the vast expertise from diverse areas such as agriculture, veterinary health, plant and animal biosecurity and other environmental management areas.

MurdochLINK can also enable the transfer of Murdoch University’s valuable research capability and skills to Industry by providing training programs and short courses, so that more people like Joanne can utilise their research skills in meeting the demands of businesses.