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Welcome to the John Curtin School of Medical Research
As one of Australia’s oldest and leading medical research institutes, we’re working together to transform healthcare with innovative discovery research in immunology, cancer, genomics, neuroscience, infectious diseases, and blood disorders.
Our world-renowned academics are committed to multidisciplinary, translational medical research that tackles real-world Australian and global health challenges and accelerates laboratory discoveries to clinical therapies. We proudly nurture the next generation of medical researchers. Together, we’re making a lasting impact on human health and wellbeing.
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Kickstart your career with our undergraduate courses where you’ll learn from our talented lecturers, tutors, and classmatesm, being a part of a globally diverse and supportive community.
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Advance your career with our Master of Neuroscience and Master of Philosophy (MPhil) programs designed to further your skills and give you that distinct advantage.
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Make your mark with a postgraduate research program that bridges the gap between scientific discovery and practical applications in healthcare. You'll be a member of our vibrant research community.
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Unleash the full potential of scientific exploration with our exceptional research infrastructure.
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From biomolecular screening to genomics, our resources empower groundbreaking research and discoveries.
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At the forefront of discovery, our research centres tackle medical challenges in genomics and immunology.
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Friday, 06 Feb 2026
Eduardo Eyras appointed Director of Shine‑Dalgarno Centre for RNA Innovation
EMBL Australia group leader Professor Eduardo Eyras talks about stepping into his new role as Director of the Shine‑Dalgarno Centre for RNA Innovation and what lies ahead for the Centre.
Thursday, 27 Nov 2025
Distant collaborators, one story: How flies bridged four students
Four students (from left above: Sophie Liddell, Sejal Sathe, Rahnya Taghi, and Jessie Siling Li)—who have never actually met each other—jointly contributed to the recent study “A second genetic screen for gurken mRNA mislocalisation uncovers novel phenotypes of piRNA pathway mutants in Drosophila”, published in Biology Open. The work was led by Rippei Hayashi in the Genome Science and Cancer Division and the Shine-Dalgarno Centre for RNA Innovation.
Tuesday, 04 Nov 2025
New microscope technology helps reveal the inner dynamics of cells
ANU scientists have adapted the tech behind LCD screens to steer light inside microscopes, so they can watch many tiny cell parts move at once. This faster, sharper view helps reveal how cells work, how they talk to each other, and how diseases like cancer grow and spread.
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Everything we do helps solve today’s and tomorrow’s challenges. Study with us and become part of Australia’s #1 most employable graduates, the lifeblood of our campus community, and a network of global experts in medical research.
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Our esteemed academics lead groundbreaking research across diverse fields, including immunology, cancer, genomics, and neuroscience. Discover how we’re shaping a better world through our impactful contributions.
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