Research Areas
Browse the below topics to read more about the various research areas Australian institutes are working on, and learn about some of their latest discoveries.
Image: Researchers at the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Research Institute
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Medical bionic devices use electric signals to stimulate nerves and …read more »
The skeleton is made up of bone that is remodelled …read more »
Cancer is not one disease but a complex group of …read more »
Cardiovascular diseases (diseases of the heart and blood vessels) have …read more »
Children experience disease differently to adults. For example, the adolescent …read more »
Clinical research collects evidence by thoroughly testing new treatments or …read more »
Coronavirus disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus (COVID-19) has caused …read more »
People with diabetes cannot regulate the level of blood glucose …read more »
The endocrine system is made up of glands that secrete …read more »
Eye According to the World Health Organization, 2.2 billion people …read more »
The Human Genome Project estimated that humans have approximately 21,000 …read more »
The study of global health focusses on tackling health inequalities …read more »
Understanding how the immune system works can unlock new treatments …read more »
Improving the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples …read more »
Infectious diseases present a very real and significant challenge to …read more »
Kidneys act like big filters removing excess water, toxins and …read more »
The digestive (gastrointestinal) system is made up of the digestive …read more »
The term mental health encompasses the overall wellbeing of an …read more »
Neurological disorders affect the nervous system, which includes the brain, …read more »
Researchers in the field of pharmacology investigate the interaction of …read more »
Public health researchers focus on promoting healthy lifestyle choices and …read more »
In some countries, access to information about reproductive health is …read more »
Respiratory and sleep disorders Millions of people around the world …read more »
Skin disorders are common – ranging from the not so …read more »
Research into stem cells, cells that can grow into other …read more »