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.

Donate to life-saving research today

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

Donate to life-saving research today

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

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