Western Australian Institute for Medical Research (WAIMR)


http://www.waimr.uwa.edu.au

Welcome to WAIMR

WAIMR DNA

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!

BuildingWAIMR Hub Growing Despite Heat Wave

While many of us in Perth stopped work for a Christmas break and took respite from the scorching heat over Australia Day, the new headquarters for the Western Australian Institute for Medical Research within the QEII redevelopment has been showing steady progress.

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Tara RichmanPrestigious Scholarship for WAIMR Student

One of Australia's brightest medical research students has received a scholarship from the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC), allowing her to complete her PhD at the Western Australian Institute for Medical Research (WAIMR).

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Oliver RackhamWAIMR's 'Quiet Achiever' wins Marshall Medal

The innovative work by up-and-coming medical researcher, Oliver Rackham, from Stirling, has been recognised by the Western Australian Institute for Medical Research (WAIMR) with the awarding of the Marshall medal, named after Nobel Prize-winning scientist Professor Barry Marshall.

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Aleksandra FilipovskaWAIMR 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.

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Archa FoxCancer 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.

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Click here for community information about ACRF funding of a new WAIMR facility or visit www.acrf.com.au.