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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Active Living and Learning

Creating evidence-based physical activity solutions to support better health, wellbeing and sleep for people of all ages and stages of life.
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Asthma and Breathing

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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Brain Neuromodulation Research Program

Improving the understanding of brain and nerve conditions and using innovative neuromodulation research approaches to develop next generation therapies.
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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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Drug Repurposing and Medicines

Investigating new uses for already approved drugs to help our communities get faster access to safe, effective treatments and medicines.
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Equity in Health and Wellbeing

Bridging health disparities, addressing pressing health challenges faced by our most vulnerable populations, and working towards equity in health and wellbeing outcomes.
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Food and Nutrition

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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Healthcare Transformation

We’re building capability and capacity within our healthcare workforce and helping medical research and evidence be translated into real-world care for our communities.
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Healthy Minds

Our research explores mental health across the lifespan. We’re creating practical solutions that help improve mental health and wellbeing for our communities.
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Heart and Stroke

Leading life-changing technologies and drug therapies to treat and prevent stroke, cardiovascular disease and concussion.
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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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Infertility and Reproduction

Our research explores the causes and contributing factors of infertility and investigates solutions for improving reproduction outcomes. We’re advancing reproductive health and addressing our global fertility challenge.
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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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Mothers and Babies

We’re dedicated to improving pregnancy outcomes for women and babies in Australia and around the world. Our research focuses on the beginnings of life, spanning conception and into pregnancy and birth, to give all children the possible best start to life.
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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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Precision Medicine

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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Surgical and Perioperative Care

Transforming surgery practices to incorporate evidence-based research, clinician expertise, and community and patient insights.
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Women’s Health

Improving the health and wellbeing of all women and girls. We explore a range of conditions and health challenges faced by women across our nation.

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Help us find solutions that prevent illness and allow people to have longer, healthier, happier lives.

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Help us find solutions that prevent illness and allow people to have longer, healthier, happier lives.

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