Unlocking new horizons in medical research
Discover transformative research at the John Curtin School of Medical Research.
As one of Australia’s oldest and leading medical research institutes, we’re working together to transform healthcare with innovative discovery research in immunology, cancer, genomics, neuroscience, infectious diseases, and blood disorders.
Our world-renowned academics are committed to multidisciplinary, translational medical research that tackles real-world Australian and global health challenges and accelerates laboratory discoveries to clinical therapies. We proudly nurture the next generation of medical researchers. Together, we’re making a lasting impact on human health and wellbeing.
Undergraduate
Kickstart your career with our undergraduate courses in biology and neuroscience where you’ll learn from our talented lecturers, tutors, and classmates and be a part of a globally diverse and supportive community.
Master degrees
Advance your career with our Master of Neuroscience and Honours Research programs designed to further your skills and give you that distinct advantage.
PhD & MPhil
Make your mark with a postgraduate research program that bridges the gap between scientific discovery and practical applications in healthcare. You'll be a member of our vibrant research community with access to outstanding program support from experts in their field.
Research infrastructure
Unleash the full potential of scientific exploration with our exceptional research infrastructure.
Our services
From biomolecular screening to genomics, our resources empower groundbreaking research and discoveries.
Our centres
At the forefront of discovery, our research centers tackle medical challenges in genomics and immunology.
Latest news
As the John Curtin School of Medical Research (JCSMR) celebrates its 75th anniversary, we’re reconnecting with distinguished alumni to reflect on their experiences and the impact JCSMR has had on their careers. Today, we feature Professor Simon Hogan, the Askwith Research Professor of Food Allergy and Professor of Pathology at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA.
Scientists at the John Curtin School of Medical Research (JCSMR) at the Australian National University and Aarhus University in Denmark have achieved a major breakthrough in understanding how genes are activated in specific cells during development.
The John Curtin School of Medical Research (JCSMR) marked its 75th anniversary with a symposium on 24 October 2024, celebrating its transformative journey in advancing medical research in Australia.
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Everything we do helps solve today and tomorrow’s problems. Our students are the lifeblood of our campus community, and our academics are the global experts at elbow with our students. Studying with us means you’ll be joining Australia’s #1 most employable graduates.
Our esteemed academics lead groundbreaking research across diverse fields, including immunology, cancer, genomics, and neuroscience. Discover how we’re shaping a better world through our impactful contributions.
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