AAMRI showcases Australia’s Medical Research Discoveries
24 February 2022- The unique value that medical research institutes provide across Australia has never been captured in one place, until now
- A new website, Medical Research Discoveries, showcases the best stories from Australia’s medical research institutes
- Australia’s medical research institutes represent more than 19,000 scientists and students – collectively they make thousands of valuable discoveries every year
The Association of Australian Medical Research Institutes (AAMRI) has today launched a new website, Medical Research Discoveries, to bring together the best stories and discoveries from medical research institutes to one centralised place.
“We designed this showcase to demonstrate to Australians what our sector does – and how much amazing work comes out of our institutes,” said Professor Kathryn North AC, AAMRI President.
“It makes me feel immense pride to see all the discoveries arising across Australia – a new affordable dialysis system that will help millions, a novel trial for diabetes, to the entire NatureBank in Queensland for biodiscovery on Australian flora and fauna,” said Professor North. “At our Institutes, we are talking about these things every day, and now we have the opportunity for people to get the full picture of what medical research institutes really do.”
When AAMRI decided to bring together new discoveries from across our medical research institutes, the response to the call was overwhelming. The website has started with 20 discoveries today, with another 50 going up over the next few weeks, building continuously.
The site also profiles all 58 Institutes contributing to the site, and lists 25 research areas all linked back to each discovery and institute.
“When asked about medical discoveries from Australia, the cervical cancer vaccine and the cochlear ear often spring to mind. Amazing, life changing science. With this showcase we hope to expand the conversation, and lift the lid on medical research institutes so people can really see the impact of our research,” said Professor North.