Westmead Institute for Medical Research
15 April 2014The Westmead Institute for Medical Research (WIMR) exists to turn medical research discoveries into breakthroughs that save lives and inspire hope.
WIMR’s multidisciplinary and translational approach enables it to positively improve the health of all Australians and people throughout the world. WIMR is pioneering precision treatments and cures to solve some of the greatest disease challenges of our time.
Principal research areas
- COVID-19
- HIV
- Diabetes
- Cancer
- Heart disease
- Kidney disease
- Liver issues
Executive Director
Professor Philip O’Connell