We're taking healthy further

At Hunter Medical Research Institute, we’re delivering groundbreaking health and medical research that transforms the health and wellbeing of our communities.

We're taking healthy further

At Hunter Medical Research Institute, we’re delivering groundbreaking health and medical research that not only transforms the health and wellbeing of  communities in our region, but also right around the world.

About HMRI

We are Australia’s largest regional medical research institute, driving solutions across a diverse range of health areas that impact our communities.

From day one, we’ve been here for our community, just as they’ve been here for us. Our Institute tackles the biggest health challenges faced by the one million people in our Hunter New England region.

Our vision is not just a local or a regional one. We aim to discover local and cure global, making health discoveries in our region that are scalable and can be applied to transform health outcomes right around the world.

With more than 1700 researchers, staff and students in our ecosystem, our world-leading experts collaborate across multidisciplinary teams with one goal: to help our community be healthier and live their best lives.

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1700+

RESEARCHERS, STAFF AND STUDENTS

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1 MILLION

COMMUNITY MEMBERS

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19

RESEARCH PROGRAMS

Research

At HMRI, we push our research further to make it relevant to everyday life.

We’re working in the lab and beyond. We’re thinking long term. We’re always listening and learning from our community to help us shape our research priorities, so we can make sure we’re providing impact where it’s needed most.

Every day, we’re taking healthy further.

We drive research that anticipates emerging health trends, issues, and challenges impacting the people in our communities.

We bring the brightest minds together to solve our region’s biggest health problems.

We house a comprehensive suite of services designed to accelerate research and research translation.

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Brain Health

Improving the understanding of brain and nerve conditions and using innovative neuromodulation research approaches to develop next generation therapies.
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Breathing and Lung Health

We’re dedicated to researching, understanding and revolutionising healthcare for people with respiratory health issues. Our goal is better breathing for all.
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Nutrition and Metabolic Health

Developing scientific and evidence-based health and nutrition programs, resources and tools to transform health and wellbeing. We’re creating nutrition solutions for better health.
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Precision Medicine and Health

We develop tailored treatments that address individual differences in complex disorders, to help match patients with the best possible treatment, at the optimal dose, every time.
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Reproductive and Family Health

Our mission is to generate transformative knowledge and deliver solutions that overcome barriers to conception, improve pregnancy outcomes, and create a healthier reproductive future for communities worldwide.
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Global Sports and Movement Collaborative

The Global sports and Movement Collaborative creates evidence-based physical activity solutions to support better health, wellbeing and sleep for people of all ages and stages of life. We know that physical activity helps to prevent a range of physical and mental health conditions including cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, obesity, some cancers, and depression. Being active also...
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Cancer Detection and Therapy

Bringing together leading expertise in the fight against cancer. Our researchers are developing new transformative approaches to help treat the disease and improve the lives of people with cancer.
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Immune Health

Working to better understand how our immune system interacts with pathogens and the environment, and what impact this has on our overall health.​
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Infection

We’re reducing the impact of infectious diseases on human health by addressing important evidence gaps in the diagnosis, prevention, and management of infections.
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Injury and Trauma

Our researchers are transforming approaches to injury prevention and trauma care to improve the lives of people affected by injuries and reduce the burden of injuries on our healthcare system and society.
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Population Health

Dedicated to fostering healthy environments, communities, and individuals. Through population-based cohort studies and health services interventions, our research is helping prevent a range of health conditions.

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