About Us
The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute (WEHI) is the oldest medical research institute in Australia and will celebrate its centenary in 2015.
The institute is affiliated with The University of Melbourne and The Royal Melbourne Hospital and offers postgraduate training as the Department of Medical Biology of The University of Melbourne.
Our Mission
Mastery of Disease Through Discovery
Our Vision
To be an innovative medical research institute that engages and enriches society and improves health outcomes through discovery, translation and education.
Key objectives
Discovery: to make discoveries in medical biology that shape contemporary thinking and paradigms and enhance the understanding and treatment of disease
Translation: to convert our discoveries into improvements in disease diagnosis, prevention and treatment
Education: to develop and enrich the skills and experience of students and staff, allowing each person to realise their potential and contribute to a vibrant campus
Engagement: to engage with the community and develop support for medical research generally and the institute’s mission specifically
Sustainability: to build an infrastructure, funding and research capacity that enables the institute to fulfil its mission in a sustainable manner