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
The ACT RNA Club hosted the Canberra RNA Emerging Leaders Symposium on 24 August 2026, bringing together 60+ researchers from ANU, UC and CSIRO to showcase innovative RNA research, network and exchange ideas. The event featured rapid-fire presentations, an expert panel on IP and patenting, and recognition of outstanding researchers, with generous support from the symposium’s sponsors.
Congratulations to Emeritus Professor Trevor Lamb on this outstanding achievement.
The ACT RNA Club hosted Dr Andre Hakles and Stephan Prodic, showcasing new advances in RNA research and emerging technologies. An SDCRI-sponsored lunch connected PhD students and ECRs with the speakers to discuss research and career opportunities.
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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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