WEHI

The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research (WEHI) is dedicated to making discoveries that lead to healthier, longer lives for people everywhere. For over a century, our customers, the global community, have faced the devastating impact of complex diseases. That's why we bring together the world's most brilliant scientific minds to tackle these pressing health challenges head-on. Our researchers are relentlessly focused on solving issues in cancer, infectious and immune diseases, developmental disorders, and healthy aging. We understand that to make truly transformative breakthroughs, we need to foster an environment of collaboration and innovation. This is why we work closely with hospitals, universities, and other research institutions, ensuring our discoveries can be translated into tangible health outcomes more rapidly. Our customers, including patients, their families, and healthcare providers, are at the heart of everything we do. We actively involve over 140 consumer advisors who bring their personal experiences with disease to our research, ensuring our work is relevant and impactful.

Our commitment to our customers extends to nurturing the next generation of scientists. We provide world-class training and education, equipping students with the skills and knowledge to become future leaders in medical research. We believe that by investing in people, we are investing in a healthier future for everyone. The challenges of diseases like cancer, malaria, and autoimmune disorders are immense, but our resolve is stronger. We have a rich history of groundbreaking discoveries, such as the development of colony-stimulating factors (CSFs) that have aided millions of cancer patients. This legacy of success fuels our determination to continue pushing the boundaries of medical science. By providing our researchers with state-of-the-art technologies and fostering a culture of creativity and excellence, we empower them to make the life-changing discoveries that our global community so urgently needs. We are driven by the possibility of finding cures and developing new treatments that will save and improve lives, making a lasting impact on humanity.