Research

Research

In little more than 50 years the faculty has grown into a thriving hub recognised globally for the breadth and depth of its research.

Our research capabilities

Our research

The Faculty of 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

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If you’re looking for a collaborator or potential research supervisor, search our profiles.

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start your research career

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.

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start your research degree

Start your research degree

Study with us

Our research reputation is founded on groundbreaking contributions to medical science. Undertake your postgraduate research in any of our faculty's disciplines.

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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.

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Meet our PhD students

Our faculty is home to over 1200 PhD students conducting research in a wide range of areas.

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Rachelle Buchbinder

Professor Rachelle Buchbinder

Rheumatologist & Director Monash Department of Clinical Epidemiology (Cabrini Hospital)

Helen Truby

Professor Helen Truby

Advanced Accredited Practising Dietitian and Head Department of Nutrition and Dietetics (Monash University)

Trevor Lithgow

Professor Trevor Lithgow

Microbiologist & Head of the Bacterial Cell Biology Lab (Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute)

Rebecca Lim

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)

Peter Currie

Professor Peter Currie

Stem Cell Researcher & Director Australian Regenerative Medicine Institute (ARMI)

Jamie Cooper

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

David Curtis

Associate Professor David Curtis

Blood Cancers and Stem Cells Researcher & Head Blood Cancer Research Division Australian Centre for Blood Diseases (Monash Central Clinical School and Alfred Health)

Celia Vandestadt

Celia Vanderstadt

Neuro Regeneration Researcher (PHD) Australian Regenerative Medicine Institute (ARMI)

Andrew Wei

Dr Andrew Wei

Cancer Researcher, Haematologist and Clinical Trial Specialist Australian Centre for Blood Diseases (Monash Central Clinical School and Alfred Health)