Our Story
The Westmead Institute for Medical Research (WIMR) is turning medical discoveries into breakthroughs that save lives and deliver hope.
WIMR brings together some of the brightest minds to deliver real and significant research breakthroughs. We research some of the greatest disease challenges of our time, improving health and saving lives in Australia and around the world.
Since the beginning, WIMR has worked with determination to turn medical research discoveries into breakthroughs that save lives and deliver hope.
WIMR's multidisciplinary and translational approach to medical research enables us to positively improve the health of all Australians and people throughout the world. We are pioneering personalised treatments and cures to solve some of the greatest disease challenges of our time.
Our scientific facilities are among the very best in Australia, giving researchers at WIMR and beyond access to the tools they need to make their next life-changing discovery.
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