Increasing access to genome-scale data has revolutionised applications of genetics to problems in both natural and managed ecosystems. The Canberra-based company Diversity Arrays Technology (DArT) has been a leader in the development and delivery of genomic technologies since 2001 and offers a wide range of genotyping services to researchers, including many in RSB.

DArT has been at the forefront of integrating Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) into genetic research focusing on complex genomic interactions and the genome-environment relationship. The Universal Test Bench (UTB) was the first application developed for effective algorithmic benchmarking, and efforts are now underway to enhance this with DArT.ai, an advanced AI/ML application integrated into the OneDArT platform. Although currently in limited release with a focus on ecological domains through the dartR software package, OneDArT is expected to significantly impact agroecological research and practice in Australia and beyond.

DArT has collaborated with ANU researchers from its inception, supporting several large research projects and currently two ARC Training Centres.  It has offered internship opportunities to dozens of ANU students and more than 20% of DArT’s staff are ANU graduates. There are significant opportunities to strengthen the collaboration to achieve benefits for both institutions and the general public.

Andrzej founded DArT in 2001, based on his invention of Diversity Arrays Technology. He is passionate about helping farmers, breeders, scientists and ecologists to monitor and improve the performance of agriculture, biodiversity and the use of natural resources. He strongly believes that the things we can achieve at DArT put us in a position to do something positive for the people of the world, to promote global food security and more sustainable agricultural and environmental practices.