Australia's first artificial intelligence supercomputer designed for medical research has launched in Melbourne with government backing.
The NVIDIA DGX H200 supercomputer represents a major milestone for medical innovation in Australia, positioned at NEXTDC’s Melbourne Data Centre in Tullamarine.
The Australian Centre for Artificial Intelligence in Medical Innovation has received $10 million in support from the Victorian Labor Government to establish this groundbreaking technology.
Melbourne’s new AI supercomputer
- What: Launch of Australia’s first medical AI supercomputer
- Where: NEXTDC Melbourne Data Centre, Tullamarine
- Funding: $10 million from Victorian Government
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The NVIDIA DGX H200 supercomputer marks the first artificial intelligence system of its kind in Australia specifically designed for medical research applications. Based at La Trobe University, the Australian Centre for Artificial Intelligence in Medical Innovation brings together leading experts in AI and medical research to transform how diseases are diagnosed and treated.
The supercomputer’s capabilities extend far beyond traditional computing power. It can process complex 3D imaging and analyse massive amounts of health data within hours, dramatically improving the speed and accuracy of medical diagnoses. This technology will accelerate research across multiple medical fields including precision oncology, immunotherapy, cardiovascular risk prediction, digital pathology, and cancer relapse-risk prediction for breast and colorectal cancers.
Minister for Economic Growth and Jobs Danny Pearson visited the facility to witness the supercomputer’s launch, highlighting Victoria’s position as a global leader in medical AI innovation. The technology will provide crucial training opportunities for Australian scientists, clinicians and data experts, strengthening the nation’s capabilities in artificial intelligence and medical research.
The supercomputer’s applications span numerous medical breakthrough areas:
Research capabilities:
- Precision oncology and immunotherapy development
- Cardiovascular risk prediction models
- Digital pathology analysis
- Breast and colorectal cancer relapse-risk prediction
- Clinical trial acceleration
- Complex 3D medical imaging processing
Training and development:
- Professional development for Australian scientists
- Clinical training programs
- Data expert skill enhancement
- AI research methodology advancement
The Victorian Government’s investment forms part of a broader commitment to health and medical research, with more than $24 million allocated in the Victorian Budget 2025/26 to support the state’s medical research institutes. This funding enables continued development of lifesaving treatments while supporting employment in the sector.
The establishment of this supercomputer positions Victoria alongside Boston and London as one of three world-leading centres for medical research. La Trobe Vice-Chancellor Professor Theo Farrell emphasises the enormous potential of AI in medical and biotech research, noting that the DGX H200 enables faster translation of research into clinical trials and personalised therapies.
The Australian Centre for Artificial Intelligence in Medical Innovation’s focus encompasses cancer, infectious diseases and cardiovascular conditions, with the supercomputer expected to accelerate innovations across all these areas. The technology’s ability to process vast datasets and complex imaging will support more precise diagnoses and targeted treatment approaches.
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