The Westmead Institute for Medical Research
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WIMR is a leading Australian medical research institute delivering groundbreaking discoveries to better prevent, diagnose, treat and cure some of the most serious global health issues.
A new WIMR-led study has identified biomarkers that predict the likelihood of a cancer patient developing checkpoint inhibitor-associated autoimmune diabetes before they are treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors.
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November 19, 2025 at 11:10 PM
A new WIMR-led study has identified biomarkers that predict the likelihood of a cancer patient developing checkpoint inhibitor-associated autoimmune diabetes before they are treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors.
Read more here: wimr.org.au/news/predict...
Read more here: wimr.org.au/news/predict...
Two recent studies from WIMR’s Fungal Pathogenesis and Drug Discovery research group have identified links between cancer and fungal infections that could ultimately lead to new, safer and more effective treatments.
Read more here: wimr.org.au/news/surpris...
Read more here: wimr.org.au/news/surpris...
November 3, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Two recent studies from WIMR’s Fungal Pathogenesis and Drug Discovery research group have identified links between cancer and fungal infections that could ultimately lead to new, safer and more effective treatments.
Read more here: wimr.org.au/news/surpris...
Read more here: wimr.org.au/news/surpris...
A study, published in Nature Medicine, reveals that a genetic variant, APOE ε4, functions as a broad immune modulator, creating a built-in vulnerability to a range of neurodegenerative diseases. Read more: tinyurl.com/5n8zf9j6 @neuroproteome.bsky.social @sydney.edu.au @springernature.com
July 15, 2025 at 10:19 PM
A study, published in Nature Medicine, reveals that a genetic variant, APOE ε4, functions as a broad immune modulator, creating a built-in vulnerability to a range of neurodegenerative diseases. Read more: tinyurl.com/5n8zf9j6 @neuroproteome.bsky.social @sydney.edu.au @springernature.com
Join us in congratulating WIMR’s Prof Natasha Rogers, who was recently awarded the Ian McKenzie Award for Outstanding Contribution in Transplantation at the recent TSANZ annual scientific meeting.
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Find out more: wimr.org.au/news/wimr-re...
July 1, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Join us in congratulating WIMR’s Prof Natasha Rogers, who was recently awarded the Ian McKenzie Award for Outstanding Contribution in Transplantation at the recent TSANZ annual scientific meeting.
Find out more: wimr.org.au/news/wimr-re...
Find out more: wimr.org.au/news/wimr-re...
WIMR’s Prof James Chong has been awarded almost $1m from the MRFF’s Stem Cell Therapies Mission. This project aims to create and improve new heart muscle using stem cells, and to use these cells as grafts to repair damaged heart muscle.
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May 20, 2025 at 12:02 AM
WIMR’s Prof James Chong has been awarded almost $1m from the MRFF’s Stem Cell Therapies Mission. This project aims to create and improve new heart muscle using stem cells, and to use these cells as grafts to repair damaged heart muscle.
Read more here: wimr.org.au/news/new-fun...
Read more here: wimr.org.au/news/new-fun...
Discovery Magazine issue 10 is OUT NOW!
Read the latest issue of Discovery magazine here – wimr.org.au/wp-content/u...
Read the latest issue of Discovery magazine here – wimr.org.au/wp-content/u...
May 15, 2025 at 3:03 AM
Discovery Magazine issue 10 is OUT NOW!
Read the latest issue of Discovery magazine here – wimr.org.au/wp-content/u...
Read the latest issue of Discovery magazine here – wimr.org.au/wp-content/u...
Congratulations to WIMR’s Dr Caitlin Finney, who has been awarded a MRFF EMCR Initiative grant for her innovative approach to understanding the development of Alzheimer’s disease.
Read more here: wimr.org.au/news/wimr-re...
Read more here: wimr.org.au/news/wimr-re...
May 6, 2025 at 3:05 AM
Congratulations to WIMR’s Dr Caitlin Finney, who has been awarded a MRFF EMCR Initiative grant for her innovative approach to understanding the development of Alzheimer’s disease.
Read more here: wimr.org.au/news/wimr-re...
Read more here: wimr.org.au/news/wimr-re...
Australian medical research institutes are struggling due to Government grants not covering the full costs of researchers' salaries.
April 23, 2025 at 5:26 AM
Australian medical research institutes are struggling due to Government grants not covering the full costs of researchers' salaries.
WIMR stands with AAMRI and its concerns in the lead-up to the 2025 federal election. We need a better grant system that funds the full costs of research so we can continue to deliver lifesaving treatment and therapies.
#standupforscience2025 #AAMRI2025ElectionStatement #Election2025
#standupforscience2025 #AAMRI2025ElectionStatement #Election2025
April 16, 2025 at 10:53 PM
WIMR stands with AAMRI and its concerns in the lead-up to the 2025 federal election. We need a better grant system that funds the full costs of research so we can continue to deliver lifesaving treatment and therapies.
#standupforscience2025 #AAMRI2025ElectionStatement #Election2025
#standupforscience2025 #AAMRI2025ElectionStatement #Election2025
A new WIMR-led discovery could be key to creating a new class of urgently needed antifungal drugs that works differently to current therapies, reducing their toxicity.
Read more here: wimr.org.au/news/discove...
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April 1, 2025 at 2:04 AM
A new WIMR-led discovery could be key to creating a new class of urgently needed antifungal drugs that works differently to current therapies, reducing their toxicity.
Read more here: wimr.org.au/news/discove...
Read more here: wimr.org.au/news/discove...
The new WIMR website is officially LIVE! 🔊
Dive in to explore the latest news, stay updated on our upcoming events, discover the brilliant researchers behind our work, and get an inside look at the life-changing work underway at WIMR.
We’re just a click away! - wimr.org.au
Dive in to explore the latest news, stay updated on our upcoming events, discover the brilliant researchers behind our work, and get an inside look at the life-changing work underway at WIMR.
We’re just a click away! - wimr.org.au
March 11, 2025 at 2:03 AM
The new WIMR website is officially LIVE! 🔊
Dive in to explore the latest news, stay updated on our upcoming events, discover the brilliant researchers behind our work, and get an inside look at the life-changing work underway at WIMR.
We’re just a click away! - wimr.org.au
Dive in to explore the latest news, stay updated on our upcoming events, discover the brilliant researchers behind our work, and get an inside look at the life-changing work underway at WIMR.
We’re just a click away! - wimr.org.au
Celebrating the amazing women at WIMR on this International Day of Women and Girls in Science! Their groundbreaking work is shaping the future of healthcare and inspiring the next generation of scientists. 🤩🔬
February 11, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Celebrating the amazing women at WIMR on this International Day of Women and Girls in Science! Their groundbreaking work is shaping the future of healthcare and inspiring the next generation of scientists. 🤩🔬
Could sleep disorders be associated with some cancers?
Learn more about this interesting research led by WIMR Associate Professor Kristina Kairaitis from the Sleep and Cancer Research Group on page 8 in our latest issue of Discovery Magazine - wimr.org.au/wp-content/u...
Learn more about this interesting research led by WIMR Associate Professor Kristina Kairaitis from the Sleep and Cancer Research Group on page 8 in our latest issue of Discovery Magazine - wimr.org.au/wp-content/u...
January 27, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Could sleep disorders be associated with some cancers?
Learn more about this interesting research led by WIMR Associate Professor Kristina Kairaitis from the Sleep and Cancer Research Group on page 8 in our latest issue of Discovery Magazine - wimr.org.au/wp-content/u...
Learn more about this interesting research led by WIMR Associate Professor Kristina Kairaitis from the Sleep and Cancer Research Group on page 8 in our latest issue of Discovery Magazine - wimr.org.au/wp-content/u...
Congrats to 6 WIMR researchers who received Ideas Grants from the NHMRC. This funding is essential for the support of WIMR research on investigating new treatments and understanding underlying mechanisms for some of the world’s greatest health issues.
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December 18, 2024 at 5:09 AM
Congrats to 6 WIMR researchers who received Ideas Grants from the NHMRC. This funding is essential for the support of WIMR research on investigating new treatments and understanding underlying mechanisms for some of the world’s greatest health issues.
Read more: wimr.org.au/news/more-th...
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We are so pleased to announce the Academic Promotions of the following @warcusyd.bsky.social staff:
Prof Eddy Kizana - Level E
A/Prof @lilianalaranjo.bsky.social - Level D
A/Prof Pierre Qian Level D
Congratulations to all!
@clarachow.bsky.social
@sydneyuni.bsky.social
@westmeadinst.bsky.social
Prof Eddy Kizana - Level E
A/Prof @lilianalaranjo.bsky.social - Level D
A/Prof Pierre Qian Level D
Congratulations to all!
@clarachow.bsky.social
@sydneyuni.bsky.social
@westmeadinst.bsky.social
December 12, 2024 at 6:03 AM
We are so pleased to announce the Academic Promotions of the following @warcusyd.bsky.social staff:
Prof Eddy Kizana - Level E
A/Prof @lilianalaranjo.bsky.social - Level D
A/Prof Pierre Qian Level D
Congratulations to all!
@clarachow.bsky.social
@sydneyuni.bsky.social
@westmeadinst.bsky.social
Prof Eddy Kizana - Level E
A/Prof @lilianalaranjo.bsky.social - Level D
A/Prof Pierre Qian Level D
Congratulations to all!
@clarachow.bsky.social
@sydneyuni.bsky.social
@westmeadinst.bsky.social
Congratulations to WIMR’s Translational Transplantation Therapies who recently won the Sydney University Sprint to Create competition.
Read more here: www.westmeadinstitute.org.au/news-and-eve...
Image credit - Nicola Bailey
Read more here: www.westmeadinstitute.org.au/news-and-eve...
Image credit - Nicola Bailey
November 29, 2024 at 1:00 AM
Congratulations to WIMR’s Translational Transplantation Therapies who recently won the Sydney University Sprint to Create competition.
Read more here: www.westmeadinstitute.org.au/news-and-eve...
Image credit - Nicola Bailey
Read more here: www.westmeadinstitute.org.au/news-and-eve...
Image credit - Nicola Bailey
A recent WIMR-led study has used a new technique to explain how a vaccine adjuvant, an immune stimulant called AS01, activates the immune response in human lymph nodes.
Read more here: www.westmeadinstitute.org.au/news-and-eve...
Read more here: www.westmeadinstitute.org.au/news-and-eve...
November 27, 2024 at 2:21 AM
A recent WIMR-led study has used a new technique to explain how a vaccine adjuvant, an immune stimulant called AS01, activates the immune response in human lymph nodes.
Read more here: www.westmeadinstitute.org.au/news-and-eve...
Read more here: www.westmeadinstitute.org.au/news-and-eve...
Last week, we celebrated 10-years since the opening of the WIMR building!
We marked the milestone with cake and a celebration of the many discoveries made in this incredible space, and the talented and dedicated people who work within its walls.
We marked the milestone with cake and a celebration of the many discoveries made in this incredible space, and the talented and dedicated people who work within its walls.
November 21, 2024 at 2:29 AM
Last week, we celebrated 10-years since the opening of the WIMR building!
We marked the milestone with cake and a celebration of the many discoveries made in this incredible space, and the talented and dedicated people who work within its walls.
We marked the milestone with cake and a celebration of the many discoveries made in this incredible space, and the talented and dedicated people who work within its walls.