At John Morris Group, we've spent over 70 years supporting Australia's scientific community with world-class laboratory equipment and unparalleled technical expertise. Recently, our team had the privilege of connecting with researchers at the forefront of tropical health innovation during a live demonstration at the Australian Institute of Tropical Health and Medicine (AITHM) at James Cook University (JCU) in Cairns.
Our specialists Andrew Engel and Victoria Hardingham were on-site, presenting some of the industry's most trusted laboratory solutions to the AITHM research community. As Australia's only dedicated tropical health and medicine research institute
AITHM represents exactly the kind of cutting-edge research facility that drives our commitment to scientific excellence.
Showcasing Industry-Leading Laboratory Brands
Visitors to our demonstration explored innovative products from globally recognized manufacturers that John Morris Group proudly represents across Australia and New Zealand:
CEM Corporation – A leader in microwave laboratory instrumentation, CEM Corporation provides accelerated digestion, extraction, and synthesis solutions that dramatically reduce processing times while maintaining accuracy. Since 2016, John Morris Group has been the trusted distributor for CEM's innovative technologies .
Gilson – Renowned for precision liquid handling systems, Gilson pipettes and purification systems are essential tools for researchers requiring reproducible results. Our partnership ensures local access to Gilson's comprehensive range of HPLC systems, automated purification platforms, and manual pipetting solutions
KERN – German-engineered precision balances and weighing equipment that meet the highest standards of accuracy and reliability. KERN's analytical and precision balances are trusted in laboratories where measurement integrity is paramount
Labconco Corporation – Specialists in laboratory safety and sample preparation equipment, including biosafety cabinets, freeze dryers, and fume hoods. Labconco's Axiom Class II Type C1 Biosafety Cabinet with dual-mode capability offers unprecedented flexibility for tropical health research involving infectious agents
INFORS HT – As the exclusive distributor for INFORS HT across Australia and New Zealand
John Morris Group provides access to Swiss-engineered bioreactors, incubator shakers, and advanced bioprocess software. The Multitron incubator shakers and Techfors pilot bioreactors are particularly valuable for cell culture applications in tropical medicine research
Supporting Tropical Health Research Excellence
The Australian Institute of Tropical Health and Medicine plays a critical role in addressing health challenges unique to tropical regions. With research nodes in Townsville, Cairns, and the Torres Strait
AITHM focuses on infectious diseases, chronic disorders prevalent in tropical climates, and health systems research for remote communities.
John Morris Group's presence at AITHM reflects our ongoing commitment to supporting research that improves health outcomes for populations across tropical Australia and the Indo-Pacific region. From PC2 and PC3 containment laboratories to translational research facilities
We understand the specialized equipment requirements that enable groundbreaking discoveries in tropical health.
Why Researchers Choose John Morris Group
When you partner with John Morris Group, you gain more than access to premium equipment:
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Nationwide Technical Support – With offices and service centers in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and Auckland, plus regional hubs including Cairnsour factory-trained engineers provide rapid response times and expert maintenance.
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NATA Certified Calibration – Our in-house pipette calibration facilities ensure your liquid handling equipment maintains accuracy and compliance.
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ISO 9001 Certified Operations – Quality management systems that guarantee consistent, reliable service.
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Local Warranty Support – All equipment includes comprehensive warranty coverage with genuine local support, eliminating the delays and complications of international service arrangements.
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Application Expertise – Our team regularly attends factory training sessions to stay current with emerging technologies, enabling us to help design complete solutions from concept through delivery .
Building Lasting Partnerships in Science
Thank you to everyone who visited our demonstration at AITHM to discuss their research needs and explore how we can help upgrade laboratory capabilities. It was wonderful connecting with the tropical health research community and learning about the vital work being conducted at James Cook University.
Whether you're conducting vector-borne disease research, developing tropical therapeutics, or strengthening health systems for remote communities, John Morris Group provides the laboratory infrastructure and technical partnership to accelerate your discoveries.
Ready to upgrade your laboratory? Contact our team to discuss your research requirements and discover how our premium laboratory solutions can support your scientific mission.
