Michael Dobbie

Michael Dobbie is a Professor and Director of Phenomics Australia (a NCRIS-funded initiative) at the Australian National University (ANU). He leads the Australian Phenomics Facility, focusing on large-scale genetic and phenotypic analysis of mouse models. His research integrates genomic data with clinical and experimental phenotyping to advance biomedical discovery.

Education: Holds a PhD in genetics-related fields. His work emphasizes international collaboration through projects like the International Mouse Phenotyping Consortium (IMPC) and initiatives like the Deep Genome Project.

Research interests include mouse mutagenesis, population genomics, and the genetic basis of developmental diseases. He advocates for ethical standards in preclinical research and equitable genomic data practices, particularly involving Indigenous populations.

Leads major projects such as 'Scale-up of technologies for stem cell disease models' and 'Enhanced data assets for Genomic Medicine.' His lab develops tools for genetic screening and phenotype analysis, contributing to drug discovery and disease modeling.

Collaborates globally through networks like AMMRA (Asia-Pacific mouse genetics initiative) and contributes to policy frameworks for biomedical infrastructure.