Department of Haematology

The Department of Haematology spans the full spectrum of research from pre-clinical discovery through to early phase translation and late phase clinical trials and registry initiatives.

The Department of Haematology is one of the departments within the School of Clinical Sciences at Monash Health.

Facts and figures

1654 Publications
17 Research grants
>120 active clinical trials
8 Patents

About us

Our mission is to be at the forefront of scientific discovery, clinical translation, and best practice for patients with blood conditions to provide the best clinical outcomes.

Research

Our research includes the study and treatment of blood cancers and non-cancerous disorders of the blood and bone marrow.

Our staff

Meet the team.

Haematology clinical trials

We deliver internationally recognised clinical research across blood cancers, benign haematology and advanced cellular therapies, and provide patients with access to innovative treatments while partnering with industry, academia and healthcare organisations to shape the future of blood disorder care.

Learn more about our clinical trials

Studies achieving or exceeding recruitment targets

84^%
Average recruitment above contracted minimum

400^%
Principal Investigators

20⁺
Clinical Trials Coordinators supported by Team Leaders and Clinical Trials Operations Manager

25⁺

Haematology news

Bridging Research and Law to Celebrate Clinical Trials Day at the School of Clinical Sciences at Monash Health

To celebrate Clinical Trials Day 2026, we brought our clinical and legal teams together, offering the Monash Office of the General Counsel a unique opportunity to experience the 'real-time' science behind the contracts.

Australia’s first lupus patient treated with ground-breaking CAR T-cell therapy at Monash Health

Monash Health, in collaboration with Monash University, has reached a ground-breaking milestone in the treatment of autoimmune diseases, successfully treating the first lupus patient in Australia with CAR (Chimeric Antigen Receptor) T-cell therapy.

School of Clinical Sciences at Monash Health success in the recent academic promotions round

Congratulations to the School of Clinical Sciences at Monash Health staff who have been successful in the recent academic promotions round!