Research innovation JCSMR

Research & innovation

Cutting-edge research

We’re on a mission to transform healthcare with cutting-edge research in immunology, cancer, genomics, neuroscience, infectious diseases, and blood disorders.  We aim to gain novel insights into diseases including cancer, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, epilepsy, and vision impairment.  

Our research is organised across three divisions, each home to independent groups and laboratories. As part of the ANU College of Science and Medicine, we’re committed to cross-disciplinary collaboration that tackles real-world health challenges. And we’re equally passionate about nurturing the next generation of medical researchers. Together, we’re making a lasting impact on human well-being.

Explore our diverse range of research and consulting centres, where scientific discoveries and expert knowledge converge to tackle pressing challenges in the field of medical research and healthcare.   

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Our school is home to three distinguished divisions: the Division of Genome Sciences and Cancer, the Division of Immunology and Infectious Diseases, and the Division of Neuroscience. Each offering an exceptional research environment for staff and students to delve into their respective research themes. 

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Discover our vibrant and innovative community of independent research groups, each pushing the boundaries of medical research, fostering collaboration, and driving groundbreaking discoveries that contribute to betterment of human health. 

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JCSMR Facilities

Research infrastructure

Our research infrastructure empowers scientists and scholars to push the boundaries of knowledge, foster innovation and accelerate discoveries that shape the future of medical science. 

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Embrace the potential of freely available complete software solutions to advance your biology and biomedical research. Designed with domain expertise (genomics, molecular and cell biology) these computational tools meet the evolving needs of the scientific community and empower researchers to drive transformative discoveries. 

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Research stories

Read about our research and esteemed scientists at the forefront of advances in medicine and health.

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Monday, 04 Aug 2025
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Advanced immunophenotyping of lymphocyte and monocyte subsets in healthy Australian adults using a novel spectral flow cytometry panel

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Wednesday, 23 Jul 2025
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Associate Professor Simon Jiang is taking a personalised approach to healthcare.

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Thursday, 17 Jul 2025
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ANU researchers and global partners are launching a clinical trial to improve treatment for Kaposi sarcoma, one of the most common and deadly cancers in sub-Saharan Africa.

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