SAHMRI is South Australia's flagship not-for-profit health and medical research institute.
We exist to deliver better, more equitable health care through our four major research themes.
RESEARCH TOPICS
View all research topicsClinical Trials
Clinical research where people volunteer to be involved in evaluating new tests or treatments
Aboriginal Health
Addressing health disparities between Indigenous Australians and the remainder of the population
Cancers
Cancer is the term for a variety of diseases caused by cells growing and spreading uncontrollably
Ageing
Ageing is an important underlying factor in the development of many chronic diseases
Dementia, Brain Function and Neuroscience
Dementia can affect a person's memory, behaviour and physical capabilities
Registry and Data Science
Registry science uses large databases with information about diseases, conditions or demographics
Pregnancy and Childhood Development
The early years of life are crucial for healthy physical, cognitive and emotional development
Radiopharmaceuticals
Radiopharmaceuticals are drugs that contain radioactive isotopes which emit energy
Latest News
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New project to reduce medication harm in aged care
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‘Scanxiety’, the unseen struggle of a mum living with myeloma
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SAHMRI Indigenous health expert honoured with national award
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New online resource to improve care quality monitoring for older people
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