Research and Other Medical and Academic Collaborations
The Hospital is recognised internationally for its clinical research in oncology, neurosciences, infectious diseases, diabetes colorectal cancer and mental health.
In addition, there are close ties with:
- The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research (WEHI)
- Cancer Trials Australia
- The Howard Florey Institute at the University of Melbourne
- Mental Health Research Institute of Victoria
- National Ageing Research Institute
- Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research
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