OUR RESEARCH
Part of Flinders University, the Flinders Health and Medical Research Institute (FHMRI) is a dynamic, multidisciplinary research community, that spans the central corridor of Australia. We are renowned for our impactful world-class research, scientific breakthroughs, clinical practice innovation, policy reform, and population health equity.
Impact programs
Focused on strategic health priorities with the potential for significant community impact, they are broad in scope and geographically dispersed across the Flinders SA and NT footprint.
Cancer research
A cancer-free future is a bold vision, but we believe it’s possible if we work together. We’re looking to create more effective treatments, achieve earlier detection, and prevent cancer from developing in the first place.
Health Equity Impact Program
We focus on understanding and addressing the health needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people by identifying gaps between current health services and those specifically designed for their communities.
Research Centres
Collaborating with a number of externally funded research centres, supporting the development of innovative and high-quality research.
National Centre for Education and Training on Addiction (NCETA)
Professor Jacqueline Bowden (Director)
An internationally recognised research centre that works as a catalyst for change in the alcohol and other drugs field. Our aim is to advance the capacity of health and human services organisations and workers to respond to alcohol and drug-related problems.
International Centre for Point-of-Care Testing (IPOCT)
Professor Mark Shephard (Director)
Imagine if you could test a patient for a medical condition, obtain a result within minutes and provide treatment immediately. That's what we do and it's called Point-of-Care Testing.
Affiliated Research Centres
Poche SA + NT
Associate Professor Kalinda Griffiths (FRSN) (Director)
Charting a new course through collaboration. The Poche SA & NT centre is focused on building healthy country, healthy communities and health leaders throughout Australia’s central corridor, across the Northern Territory and South Australia.
Unlocking ocean innovations - pioneering marine biotechnology by exploring Australia’s unique marine bioresources, with up to 95% found nowhere else. This cutting-edge research is driving advancements in food, health, energy, and sustainable industries for the future..
Research groups
FHMRI has over 600 researchers, organised in over 80 research groups, addressing the wide breadth of health and medical research from molecules to whole populations.
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