Our research

Our research takes a bench-to-bedside and disease prevention approach and is aimed at improving patient care and clinical outcomes for the community by translating knowledge into clinical and policy actions.

The Menzies Institute for Medical Research exists to improve human health and wellbeing by performing excellent basic, clinical and population health research that focuses on the major diseases affecting the Tasmanian community.

Menzies mission

Perform internationally significant
medical research leading to healthier,
longer and better lives for Tasmanians.

Menzies research mission graphic - representing themes and flagships

Our research themes

Research at Menzies is structured around the following themes, focussing on the major diseases affecting the Tasmanian community:

Research flagships

Research platforms

How you can help our research at Menzies

There are many ways you can help us on our mission. Join a study, get involved through your lived experiences, or support life-changing research by donating today.

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