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      • Our Story
        • Overview
        • History
        • What we do
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    • 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.
      • Research Centres
      • Research Divisions
        • Liver & Metabolic
        • Cancer
        • Neuroscience & Vision
        • Infection & Immunity
        • Cardio-respiratory
      • Featured Projects
        • INOVATe
      • Core Technologies
        • Cell Imaging
        • Flow Cytometry
        • Genomics
        • Biobanks
      • Can It Be Cured?
  • People
  • Careers
    • Excellent scientific results require exceptional people.
      • Current Opportunities
      • Workplace Benefits
      • Facilities
  • Students
    • Students are a fundamental part of research activity at The Westmead Institute. We give our students the opportunity to do important work that is closely linked to the needs of patients.
      • Meet some of our Students
      • How to Apply
      • Current Student Opportunities
      • Student Scholarships and Grants
      • Why Study at the Westmead Institute?
  • Outcomes
    • The needs of patients are central to everything we do at WIMR. Our research is highly translational. We are passionate about putting our findings into practice and giving hope to those who need it most.
      • Our Discoveries
      • Case Studies
  • Support Us
    • We save lives. You can too. While medical research receives support from governments, some worthwhile projects miss out on receiving grants. Your generosity can help us bridge this gap and translate laboratory discoveries into clinical practice where they can give new hope.
      • Donate to research
        • Make a major gift
        • Make a gift in your will
        • Make a gift in memory
        • Fundraise for WIMR
        • Become a corporate partner
      • Make a regular donation
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      • WIMR Foundation
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Our Story

We are The Westmead Institute and we give hope through science

 

 

Overview

One of the largest medical research institutes in Australia, we bring together many disciplines and skills for just one reason: to improve the health and well-being of people in the Western Sydney region and beyond.

History

Despite being one of the youngest major medical research institutes in Australia, the Westmead Institute traces its origins back to the University of Sydney (est. 1852) and Westmead Hospital (est. 1978).

 

What we do

Our research spans from the laboratory to the patient, using the essential tools of molecular and cell biology with new techniques in gene discovery, genetic epidemiology, human and cell imaging technology, cell and gene therapy and clinical research.

Building

Our state-of-the-art, $110 million, medical research institute was officially opened by Prime Minister, Tony Abbott and New South Wales Premier, Mike Baird, on the 9th of October, 2014.

 
 
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