Welcome to 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 where you’ll learn from our talented lecturers, tutors, and classmatesm, being a part of a globally diverse and supportive community.
Master degrees
Advance your career with our Master of Neuroscience and Master of Philosophy (MPhil) 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.
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 centres tackle medical challenges in genomics and immunology.
Latest news
Professor Mark Polizzotto has won an NHMRC award for his global study testing whether a daily tablet could replace chemotherapy for a cancer that kills up to half its patients in Africa.
A generous philanthropic grant from the Ian Potter Foundation has allowed the John Curtin School of Medical Research (JCSMR) to start the year with a major upgrade.
Academics share their success and their love of Science at their former research school.
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Everything we do helps solve today’s and tomorrow’s challenges. Study with us and become part of Australia’s #1 most employable graduates, the lifeblood of our campus community, and a network of global experts in medical research.
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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