| The Westmead Institute for Medical Research | |
| Motto: | Giving hope through science |
| Established: | 1996 |
| Type: | Medical research |
| Staff: | 400 |
| Students: | 100 |
| City: | Westmead, Sydney |
| Coor: | -33.8033°N 150.9909°W |
| Address: | PO Box 412, Westmead NSW 2145 AU |
| Campus: | Westmead |
The Westmead Institute for Medical Research is a large medical research institute located at Westmead in the western suburbs of Sydney, Australia. The institute is closely affiliated with Western Sydney Local Health District and The University of Sydney and comprises approximately 500 medical research and support staff and students.
The Westmead Institute for Medical Research (WIMR) was established in 1996 as part of Westmead Hospital’s vision to integrate world-class research with clinical services, initially operating as a federation of four research centers. In 2000, its first purpose-built facility was opened, marking the beginning of its rapid growth into a multidisciplinary institute housing 11 research centers across cancer, infection, immunity, neuroscience, and more. In 2014, WIMR moved into a state-of-the-art 17,500-square-meter building, bringing all research teams under one roof to foster collaboration and innovation within the Westmead Health Precinct. Renamed in 2015, WIMR now stands as a global leader in medical research, dedicated to advancing health outcomes through cutting-edge science.
The Westmead Institute for Medical Research excels in addressing a broad spectrum of diseases, including cancer, diabetes, infectious diseases, autoimmune disorders, kidney disease, cardiovascular and respiratory conditions, and mental health challenges. With a focus on understanding the fundamentals of cell biology, WIMR collaborates with an extensive network of clinical practitioners to ensure research drives transformative impacts in precision medicine and patient care globally.
Diseases researched include:
The institute is closely affiliated with the University of Sydney and also has highly regarded research programs with The University of New South Wales and Western Sydney University.