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We are working together to find better ways to detect and treat diseases, to help our community to live long and healthy lives.

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470+
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140+
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483
scientific publications in 2024
70k+
citations of WEHI research in 2024
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WEHI has a strong track record in early capture of intellectual property and commercialisation.

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Creating a brighter community for more than 100 years

At WEHI, we are focused on preventing and curing the diseases that we fear the most. These include incurable cancers, dementia, infectious and autoimmune diseases.

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Opportunities for students

Our students receive world-class training in medical research and broader skills, equipping them for bright and rewarding careers ahead.

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Latest discoveries and insights 

New partnership with Parkinson’s Research Foundation to accelerate Parkinson’s drug discovery  
17 July 2025
From a spark of vision to a global health legacy 
14 July 2025
If you have a pet as a kid, does this lower your risk of asthma and eczema?
10 July 2025
Are chemicals to blame for cancer in young people? Here’s what the evidence says
08 July 2025
Hidden role of ‘cell protector’ opens cancer treatment possibilities
08 July 2025
Australian-first data partnership to supercharge immune health research 
25 June 2025
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