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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.
Aboriginal Health Equity
Australia’s largest dedicated Indigenous health research unit
Understanding, monitoring and reducing health and wellbeing inequality among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
Lifelong Health
Targeting the biggest health challenges across our lifespan
Combating chronic diseases that impact our health at all stages of life including heart conditions, diabetes, dementia and mental illness
Precision Cancer Medicine
The right treatment for the right person at the right time
Investigating why people respond differently to diseases and therapies, to deliver the most effective and targeted treatment options
Women and Kids
Giving our kids the best start to life
Supporting optimal health from conception throughout the first 1000 days of life to promote physical and cognitive development
RESEARCH TOPICS
View all research topicsHeart and Circulation
Heart disease and related conditions are the leading cause of death in Australia
Digestion, Gut Health and the Microbiome
The gut microbiome is well-studied and has been found to contribute to many health factors
Pregnancy and Childhood Development
The early years of life are crucial for healthy physical, cognitive and emotional development
Mental Health, Wellbeing and Resilience
Being mentally healthy means a person has a state of emotional, psychological and social wellbeing
Dementia, Brain Function and Neuroscience
Dementia can affect a person's memory, behaviour and physical capabilities
Cell Function
The cell is the fundamental unit of life, providing the function and structure for all living things
Clinical Trials
Clinical research where people volunteer to be involved in evaluating new tests or treatments
Cancers
Cancer is the term for a variety of diseases caused by cells growing and spreading uncontrollably
Latest News
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15 Jul 2024SAHMRI Board member recognised for lifetime of charitable service
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11 Jul 2024Study uncovers ways to personalise probiotics
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09 Jul 2024Prestigious scholarship to help Indigenous research into perinatal care
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08 Jul 2024SAHMRI shines BRIGHT on crisp winter’s night!
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