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Welcome to WAIMR

At the Western Australian Institute for Medical Research (WAIMR), we are dedicated to improving the health of the community we serve - across the State, nation and globe.

Our research aims to uncover the genetic and environmental causes of a range of diseases. The ultimate goal is to prevent disease developing and to create improved treatments if these conditions do emerge. The WAIMR team has identified numerous genes associated with diseases such as leukaemia, diabetes, cancer (especially breast, ovarian and prostate), as well as those contributing to a number of nerve, muscle and mental health disorders. These breakthroughs have already positively impacted the lives of many people and inspire us to pursue these vital research initiatives. By understanding the genetic causes of disease and how the environment affects our genetic makeup, we believe better approaches can be developed to prevent and treat disease.

What's New!

WAIMR Tall Poppies 2011

One of the top young scientists at the Western Australian Institute for Medical Research (WAIMR) has been awarded a Young Tall Poppy science award, while last year's winner, also from WAIMR, has been appointed Tall Poppy ambassador.

Cancer Council of WA Research Fellowship Awarded

Outstanding WAIMR researcher, Dr Archa Fox, has been granted a four-year Research Fellowship by the Cancer Council of Western Australia.

Fit and Healthy WAIMR Team

Congratulations to WAIMR's sportiest researchers (and friends) who have wrapped up a great year of lunchtime fun and fitness, playing 8 sports in the Corporate Challenge in the city. The Slip Slop Slappers won the soccer finals and finished the year in third place in the Volleyball season.

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WAIMR Project Officially 'Off the Ground'

Construction of the new WAIMR research headquarters at the QE II Medical centre is having an increased visual impact as it rises above the work site. The slab for the first floor is being poured this week and the central lift cores now extend to the fourth floor level.

Liver Disease on Rise

The incidence of liver diseases, which has doubled in Australia in the last 10 years, is the focus of an international conference at The University of Western Australia.

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