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Feb 17, 2025 New Chair for The Westmead Institute for Medical Research

The Westmead Institute for Medical Research (WIMR) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Michael Rose AM as the...

Dec 18, 2024 More than $9m in NHMRC Ideas Grant funding for WIMR researchers

Congratulations to six of WIMR’s researchers who have received Ideas Grants from the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC)....

Dec 01, 2024 Announcing the Ainsworth 4 Foundation Future Leader Fellowship at WIMR

The Westmead Institute for Medical Research (WIMR) is delighted to announce the Ainsworth 4 Foundation Future Leader Fellowship. This three-year...

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WIMR pioneers personalised treatments and cures to solve some of the greatest disease challenges of our time. Through our multidisciplinary and translational approach we positively improve the health of all Australians and people throughout the world.

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Our research explores the world’s biggest health issues

WIMR is home to more than 45 research groups concerned with a wide range of human diseases and conditions. Key to our success is the way we connect researchers, clinicians and supporters.

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The Westmead Institute for Medical Research is turning medical discoveries into breakthroughs that save lives and deliver possibility for millions of people.

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The pioneers behind our biggest discoveries and continued work

The Westmead Institute for Medical Research is turning medical discoveries into breakthroughs that save lives and deliver possibility for millions of people.

Meet the researchers