Research themes

Our multidisciplinary cancer expertise uniquely positions us to make a real difference to individuals who are diagnosed and treated for this disease. Our research is transforming knowledge and impacting clinical practice.

From apps that help people with asthma to using health data to transform patient care, our researchers are exploring the ways we can harness digital technology to improve health and healthcare.

Our research examines the safety and effectiveness of health services in Australia and abroad. We partner with government and industry bodies to translate our research and improve consumer health outcomes.

Through multidisciplinary research in infection and immunity, we are advancing the study of today's most pressing infectious diseases and improving healthcare outcomes across the globe.

From antenatal to geriatric and palliative care, our researchers work across the full spectrum of human life to improve health and healthcare services at some of our most vulnerable stages.

Our schools, centres and initiatives bring together a diverse and extensive network of experts to enhance knowledge, prevention and treatment of mental illness.

Our multidisciplinary research into musculoskeletal disorders aims to reduce the disease burden by improving our understanding and facilitating the translation of treatment into primary health networks.

Obesity, cardiovascular disease and diabetes are major health threats to Australians. We're dedicated to understanding, preventing and treating these chronic diseases with our world-class research.