Research

For almost a century, St Vincent’s Hospital has demonstrated a strong commitment to medical research, taking a leading role particularly in translational research.

In 2007, researchers from St Vincent’s Hospital and our affiliated research partners made significant breakthroughs in dementia, disease inheritance, HIV, mental health illnesses and cancer.

Recognition for our researchers
Three researchers from the St Vincent’s Campus were recognised in 2007 for their outstanding achievements in medical research by election to the prestigious Australian Academy of Science:

Professor David Cooper AO
Director
National Centre in HIV Epidemiology and Clinical Research

Professor Richard Harvey
Deputy Director
Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute

Professor David James
Director
Diabetes and Obesity Research Program
Garvan Institute of Medical Research

Election to the Academy recognises a career that has significantly advanced, and continues to advance, the world's scientific knowledge.

Many other researchers from throughout SV&MHS were also recognised with awards and grants, reflecting the organisation’s commitment to supporting medical research and science.

Research & Publication Reports

Research & Publication Report 2005
Research & Publication Report 2006
Research & Publication Report 2008

Research Institutes and Units

Victor Chang Cardiac Research
Garvan Institute of Medical Research
Academic Unit in Palliative Care
Nursing Research
Human Research Ethics Committee
St Vincent’s Research & Biotechnology Precinct
St Vincent’s Centre for Applied Medical Research
Clinical Trials Centre at St Vincent’s Hospital
Centre for Immunology
Plunkett Centre for Ethics
Plunkett Centre for Ethics website