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
Start your research career
Join our Monash research community 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.
Find a Researcher
If you’re looking for a collaborator or potential research supervisor, search our profiles.
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 graduate research students
Our faculty is home to over 1400 graduate research students conducting research in a wide range of areas.
Start your research degree
Our research reputation is founded on groundbreaking contributions to medical science. Undertake your PhD or master by research degree in any of our faculty's disciplines.
Supervisor Connect
Browse our database of research projects to find one that's right for you.
Agents of Change: Prof. Mariapia Degli-Esposti and A/Prof Kim Jacobson
See how our researchers help us understand what happens when infection and virus attacks our immune system.
Agent of Change: Prof. Stephen Nicholls and Lecturer, Brian Haskins
Our researchers examine life-saving treatment models such as bystander CPR and the introduction of new therapies to improve health outcomes in our community.
Agents of change: Prof. Shantha Rajaratnam and A/Prof Darren Mansfield.
See how our researchers uncover the effects of shift work.
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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