Once, they dreamed of being teachers, palaeontologists and zookeepers. Today, they are driving life-changing medical discoveries at SVI.
Early and mid-career researchers are the backbone of medical research, yet funding is becoming increasingly difficult to secure. Without support, talented scientists risk leaving the sector at a time when they are needed most.
Your support can help the next generation of scientists continue their work towards breakthroughs in cancer, diabetes, heart disease and more – helping turn bright ideas into medical advances.
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11 November 2026
More than 300 guests came together at Park Hyatt Melbourne to back the SVI researchers working to help us live longer, and better.
20 October 2026
Dr Sebastian Bass-Stringer has been recognised with a 2026 Rising Star Award from the Australasian Society for Stem Cell Research (ASSCR).
12 October 2026
A spirit of camaraderie and purpose filled the air as supporters, sponsors, and scientists came together for the 16th SVI Golf Day at Kew Golf Club – an event that raised more than $110,000 for the cutting-edge research taking place at SVI.
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