Research
Research
Monash Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences is the University's largest research faculty and has established a reputation for the quality and impact of its research in health care and the biosciences. Beyond basic science we have a very clear focus on translational research: taking our frontier scientific discoveries and converting these into measurable human health benefits.
Professor Ross Coppel
Director of Research & Deputy Dean, Research
Our research capabilities
- Cancer & Blood Diseases
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Critical Care, Trauma & Perioperative Medicine
- Development, Stem Cells & Regenerative Medicine
- Infection, Inflammation & Immunity
- Metabolism, Obesity & Men's Health
- Neurosciences & Mental Health
- Public Health & Health Systems Improvement
- Women's, Children's & Reproductive Health
Supervisor Connect
Browse our student research projects. Start your research journey with Monash University’s largest research Faculty.
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If you’re looking for a collaborator or potential research supervisor, search our profiles.
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If you're after a rewarding career, Monash University can help make it happen. With leading academics and world-class resources, combined with a ranking in the top 100 universities worldwide, we offer all you need to build a bright future.
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Our research reputation is founded on groundbreaking contributions to medical science. Undertake your postgraduate research in any of our faculty's disciplines.
Meet our research champions
Our researchers, many of whom are also doctors and leading clinicians are at the forefront of ground-breaking discoveries and always strive to translate their latest discoveries into tangible benefits for patients.
Meet our PhD students
Our faculty is home to over 1200 PhD students conducting research in a wide range of areas.
Agent of Change:
Aidan Kashyap
Find out how PhD candidate Aidan is looking to change the way babies establish breathing, particularly in babies who require respiratory support.
Agents of Change: Alexandra and Sarah
Find out how PhD candidates Alexandra Chung and Sarah McGuinness are looking to improve poverty and illness in their perspective research areas.
Agent of Change:
Nicole Free
Find out how Nicole Free is looking to help restore a person's voice using voice therapy.
Professor Rachelle Buchbinder
Rheumatologist & Director Monash Department of Clinical Epidemiology (Cabrini Hospital)
Professor Helen Truby
Advanced Accredited Practising Dietitian and Head Department of Nutrition and Dietetics (Monash University)
Professor Trevor Lithgow
Microbiologist & Head of the Bacterial Cell Biology Lab (Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute)
Dr Rebecca Lim
Stem cell Biologist & Head Amnion Cell Biology Group Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (Monash University & The Richie Centre Hudson Institute of Medical Research)
Professor Peter Currie
Stem Cell Researcher & Director Australian Regenerative Medicine Institute (ARMI)
Professor Jamie Cooper
Director - Australian and New Zealand Intensive Care Research Centre and Critical Care Specialist - School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine (Monash University) and Alfred Health
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