Recombinant Products Facility (RPF)
Who we are
The Recombinant Products Facility (RPF) is a dedicated team of experts who specialise in the production, purification and characterisation of proteins and other biologics, offering essential services for academic and industry researchers.
The projects we work on cater to a wide range of applications - diagnostics, therapeutics, drug screening, biomaterials. We have the capability to produce and purify materials for research purposes, extending up to the pre-clinical stage.
Accreditation
Our facility is accredited to the ISO/ 9001:2015 standard by SAI Global. We adhere to a quality management system and conduct contract work in strict compliance with ISO 9001 standards.
Our expertise
Protein/biologics production and purification pipeline
Our services
Our people
Access & fees
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Staff and students from UNSW and affiliated institutes can become Registered Users of the RPF and are charged subsidised rates to use the equipment in our facility. Our access protocol is listed below.
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Contact us, opens in a new window to schedule an initial meeting with the RPF team. During this meeting, we'll discuss your project and how we can assist you.
UNSW-subsidised fees apply to UNSW-funded projects only. Projects funded by external institutions and industry will be charged a higher rate (+ GST).
- Contracting Work Services
After the meeting, we will provide a detailed quote and scope tailored to your bioprocessing needs.
No client access to the lab is required for contracting work. Our staff will execute the project according to the scope from start to finish.
- Training Services
We will assess your needs and develop a customised training plan. Whether you’re a beginner seeking comprehensive guidance across the bioprocess pipeline or an experienced user requiring specific equipment training, we offer support at all stages of protein and biologics production and purification.
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We will schedule an induction session for you to gain swipe card access to the laboratory. Following this, a training session will be arranged.
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After completing training and demonstrating proficiency with a specific instrument, you’ll gain access to our online booking system for this specific instrument and operate it with complete autonomy.
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Please contact us for a free initial meeting with our expert team to identify your project's needs and provide information about our pricing.
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Our full-service contracting capabilities encompass all aspects of protein and biologic production and purification, from expression testing and fermentation to mid-stream and downstream processing (purification), including characterisation and stability studies.
Following the initial meeting, we will provide a quote with a detailed project scope tailored to your bioprocessing needs.
Milestone-based approach
To ensure efficiency and minimise unnecessary expenses, we can structure projects into milestones. This approach ensures flexibility, cost-effectiveness, and a focus on your specific project needs. Below is an example of a project articulated in three milestones:- Protein expression assessment in bacteria
Confirm expression of the protein in the soluble fraction from a 1 L culture. - Small-scale purification
Use the material from the 1 L culture for initial purification. - Scaled-up production
Based on the results of the previous milestones, design a scale up production if a larger amount of protein is required to reach your quantity target.
Funding available
TechVoucher Scheme (NSW only)
Therapeutic Innovation Australia Scheme - Protein expression assessment in bacteria
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A range of short courses are being developed for industry and will be available shortly on our training page.
Contact us if you have specific training needs not covered by our short courses and we can help to develop a unique course for your team.
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Contact us
Recombinant Products Facility
Room 320B, Level 3
Biological Sciences North (D26)
UNSW Sydney, NSW 2033
Phone: 02 9065 63792
Email: h.lebhar@unsw.edu.au
We like to hear from you. If you have questions, requests or ideas for collaboration, please complete the contact form and we will be in touch within five business days.
Get in touch about your project
We collaborate with a diverse range of researchers and projects, spanning fundamental research, pre-clinical studies, and partnerships across academia and industry.
