AustraliaMelbourneThe WEHI (The Walter And Eliza Hall
Institute of Medical Research) Biotechnology Centrewebmaster@biotechcentre.net.auAddress:4 Research Avenue
La Trobe R&D Park
Bundoora Victoria
3086 Australia Tel:(+61 3) 9345 2200 Fax: (+61 3) 9345 2211 | The
Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research, located in
Parkville, just north of Melbournes CBD, is one of the worlds leading
medical research centres. The work of the Institute covers cancer,
genetics, malaria, autoimmune diseases, medicinal chemistry, drug
discovery and translational research taking scientific discoveries from
the laboratory to the clinic. Over many decades, the Institutes
advances and discoveries have led to significant benefits for patients
around the world. The WEHI Biotechnology Centre, located in the La
Trobe University R&D Park, provides laboratories for the commercial
incubation of the Institutes discoveries, including the establishment
of start-up biotechnology companies. | The
Walter and Eliza Hall Institute (WEHI) is one of Australias foremost
medical research establishments, its mission being "mastery of disease
through discovery". Over many decades, advances and discoveries at the
Institute have led to significant benefits for patients throughout the
world.
WEHI scientists are attempting to understand the
underlying causes of many diseases, in order to develop better
treatments. Prime targets include cancer (leukemia, lymphoma and breast
cancer), autoimmune diseases (juvenile diabetes and rheumatoid
arthritis), infectious diseases (malaria, leishmaniasis and influenza)
and multiple sclerosis.
| WEHI is a founding member of Bio21,
together with the University of Melbourne and the Royal Melbourne
Hospital. The Bio21 cluster of biomedical research organizations aims
to further strengthen basic and clinical research capacity and
postgraduate training, enhance biotechnology development and improve
science education and communication. |
