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25 November 2010. Prof Nigel Laing WA Institute for Medical Research (WAIMR). WAIMR BACKGROUND. Established in 1998 Multi-site medical research institute Focus on collaboration between Western Australian researchers Brings together University and Hospital-based researchers. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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  • 25 November 2010

  • Prof Nigel LaingWA Institute for Medical Research (WAIMR)

  • WAIMR BACKGROUNDEstablished in 1998

    Multi-site medical research institute

    Focus on collaboration between Western Australian researchers

    Brings together University and Hospital-based researchers

  • WAIMR HISTORYWAIMR founded by:

    - The University of Western Australia

    - Royal Perth Hospital

    - Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital

    Capital fundraising campaign (1998 1999)

    - Wesfarmers the founding sponsor

    - Strong support from State Government, donors/sponsors

    2003 - Fremantle Hospital joined WAIMR

  • STATUSIndependent medical research Institute

    Incorporated body under the Associations Incorporation Act of WA

    Not-for-profit organisation

    Charitable organisation under the Charitable Collections Act of WA

    Affiliated with UWA

  • WAIMR PHILOSOPHYEnhance medical research in WA

    Focus on causes of adult diseases

    Translate fundamental discovery research into clinical applications

    Promote collaboration

    Provide new research facilities

    Support State-wide infrastructure (equipment, administration etc)

    Recruit excellent researchers

  • RESEARCH PROGRAMS

    Over 200 research staff, students and administration

    In the top 10 research Institutes in Australia

    Emphasis on genetic-based research into adult diseases:

    Cancer Heart / Lung diseases Hormonal problems Nerve / muscle disorders

    Translate into clinical outcomes

  • WAIMR GROWTH - STAFF

  • WAIMR GROWTH GRANT INCOME

  • NEW BUILDING QEII CAMPUS (2013)

  • NEW BUILDING QEII CAMPUS (2013)

  • WAIMR BUILDING AT QEII CAMPUSCore facilities (genomics, proteomics, imaging, cell sorting, monoclonal antibodies etc)

    Clinical research area

    Laboratories

    Animal research

    Analysis areas

    Cafeteria

    Auditorium / meeting areas

    (Biotechnology incubators)

  • NEW BUILDING FSH CAMPUS (2013)EDUCATIONBUILDINGWAIMRSTAGE 1STAFFCAR PARKWAIMRSTAGE 2

  • CLINICAL TRIALS

    New Phase I / II clinical trials facility

    State Government allocated $10m to WAIMR

    Located at QEII Campus

    Operate as a wholly-owned WAIMR subsidiary

  • CLINICAL TRIALS FACILITY

  • WAIMR is here to help

    Provide critical mass

    Through collaboration with different WAIMR groups or expertise, perform research efficiently

    Promote and enhance all WA medical research

    Improve grant-funding success

    Lobby for support

  • WAIMR is here to help

    Provide critical mass

    Through collaboration with different WAIMR groups or expertise, perform research efficiently

    Promote and enhance all WA medical research

    Improve grant-funding success

    Lobby for support

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