Flinders Health and Medical Research

At Flinders Health and Medical Research Institute (FHMRI), we are working on some of medicine’s greatest unknowns. Leading new discoveries with the bold ambition to eliminate disease and improve health.

FHMRI bring together world-leading, innovative and inspiring research experts. We work with health practitioners, patients, and a large network of rural and remote partnerships to understand and find solutions to health and medical needs.

Understanding life.

Accelerating medical innovation.

Promoting healthy communities.

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health

Primary care

Rural and remote health

Public Health

Health data science

Discovery biosciences

Research specialties

Cancer

Infection and immunity

Neuroscience

Bioplatforms and bioresources

About FHMRI

Flinders Health and Medical Research Institute (FHMRI) is a proud leader in life-changing medical and health research in Australia. We work tirelessly on some of the most challenging and pressing health concerns of our time. Our research is driven by the bold ambition to eliminate disease and improve the health of everyone.

FHMRI is home to some of Australia’s most accomplished researchers in the fields of cancer, sleep, infection and immunity, neuroscience, heart and vascular, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, mental health, and much more. Our teams continue to grow and we welcome passionate researchers who push the boundaries of health and medical knowledge to better understand how to improve human health.

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Our leadership

Reconciliation Action Plan

GIDE Principles and strategy

Supporting research excellence

Researcher support and development

Health data and clinical trials

Consumer engagement

In rural and remote locations

Facilities

Data, Analytics, Graphics & software

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Health professions education

New Health & Medical Research Building – opening 2024

Construction has begun on the new $255 million Flinders Health and Medical Research Building.

Flinders University is investing in a world-class Health and Medical Research Building (HMRB) for Southern Adelaide. As a leading biomedical research facility, it will enable collaboration between researchers, healthcare and industry partners, translating world-class research into improved community healthcare outcomes.

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Research highlights

We are working on some of medicine’s greatest unknowns and are leading new discoveries with the bold ambition of eliminating disease and improving the health of all Australians