In recent years, significant breakthroughs have been achieved by Garvan scientists in the understanding and treatment of diseases.

Garvan’s research is diverse, exploring the interplay of different body systems and organs in the disease process, with a view to developing cures for major diseases that afflict millions, including:

AREAS WHERE YOU CAN HELP

CANCER

Breast cancer
Prostate cancer
Lung cancer
Bowel cancer
Ovarian cancer
Pancreatic cancer

DIABETES & OBESITY

Neuroblastoma
Type 2 diabetes
Obesity
Prader-Willi syndrome

CLINICAL GENOMICS IMMUNOLOGY

Asthma
Type 1 diabetes
Rheumatoid arthritis
Lupus
Sjögren’s syndrome

NEUROSCIENCE

Alzheimer’s disease
Parkinson’s disease
Hearing loss
Eating disorders
Motor neurone disease
Spinal injury

OSTEOPOROSIS & BONE BIOLOGY

Osteoporosis
Multiple myeloma
Bone metastasis

Garvan Institute of Medical Research

The Garvan Institute of Medical Research is a world leader in innovative fundamental medical research with more than 600 scientists, students, support staff and associates. Garvan’s main research divisions are: Cancer, Diabetes & Obesity, Immunology, Osteoporosis and Bone Biology, and Neuroscience

Garvan Institute of Medical Research

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