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We are working together to find better ways to detect and treat diseases, to help our community to live long and healthy lives.

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90+
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470+
active patents
90+
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420+
clinical trials based on WEHI discoveries
478
scientific publications in 2023
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WEHI has a strong track record in early capture of intellectual property and commercialisation.

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Creating a brighter community for more than 100 years

At WEHI, we are focused on preventing and curing the diseases that we fear the most. These include incurable cancers, dementia, infectious and autoimmune diseases.

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Opportunities for students

Our students receive world-class training in medical research and broader skills, equipping them for bright and rewarding careers ahead.

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Latest discoveries and insights 

Sir Gustav Nossal Professor of Immunology to honour giant of Australian science
03 December 2024
Battling lung cancer supervillains 
22 November 2024
Women in science champion anaemia breakthrough
20 November 2024
Advancing precision medicine in small cell lung cancer 
15 November 2024
All in the blood: new way to detect drug resistance in ovarian cancer patients
14 November 2024
Visionary leaders to drive pioneering research centre
13 November 2024
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