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At SVI, our scientists seek new knowledge to improve health outcomes, reducing the burden of ill-health on individuals and their loved ones.
Our world-class research attracts high-calibre researchers and students – all driven to improve the health of millions through their commitment to making the next breakthrough.
Our undergraduate and postgraduate training builds skills and provides exposure to cutting-edge research techniques, in areas including gene expression analysis, immunological assays, x-ray crystallography, mass spectrometry, electron microscopy, CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing, cell culture, proteomics, genomics, metabolomics and bioinformatics.
Our diverse range of learning and collaborative research environments expose students to a broad range of potential career opportunities, across fields as diverse as cell biology, protein structural biology, immunology, biochemistry, cell signalling and regenerative medicine, as well as clinical and bioinformatics research.
If you are inspired by discovery and driven by purpose, consider joining us.
News and events
29 April 2024
Dr Davis McCarthy and collaborators have published a pioneering study on the genetic factors that influence the development and progression of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF), an incurable respiratory disease diagnosed in over 1,250 Australians each year.
3 April 2024
Associate Professor Elaine Sanij has been awarded a Cancer Australia Ideas Grant for her groundbreaking work on innovative cancer therapies.
15 March 2024
Our Charity Golf Day returns for 2024! Register today to support the valuable medical research being undertaken by SVI.
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