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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