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Welcome to WAIMR

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!

DNAge Winter Edition Out Now!

The latest edition of DNAge, the Western Australian Institute for Medical Research's quarterly newsletter, is now available.

Strong Foundations for Research in South

Construction of WAIMR's new medical research building at the Fiona Stanley hospital site in Murdoch is well underway, with the ground floor slab due to be poured at the end of this week, weather permitting.

Major Milestone for Research Headquarters

One year after breaking ground for WAIMR's state-of-the-art medical research facility at QEII, Doric contractors have made exciting headway on the site, reaching several structural and safety milestones.

Travelling Scientist Inspires Tom Price Students

A cancer researcher from the Western Australian Institute for Medical Research (WAIMR) is travelling to Tom Price this week, hoping to inspire the next generation of budding scientists to persist with science studies to a tertiary level.

WA Expert Helps Revolutionise World View of Disease

A Perth-based expert in the causes of neuromuscular diseases, Professor Nigel Laing, has helped revolutionise the way doctors around the world will diagnose muscle dysfunction in newborn babies.

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