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25 November 2010

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.

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25 November 2010

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  1. 25 November 2010

  2. Prof Nigel Laing WA Institute for Medical Research (WAIMR)

  3. WAIMR BACKGROUND • Established in 1998 • Multi-site medical research institute • Focus on collaboration between Western Australian researchers • Brings together University and Hospital-based researchers

  4. WAIMR HISTORY • WAIMR 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

  5. STATUS • Independent 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

  6. WAIMR PHILOSOPHY • Enhance 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

  7. 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

  8. WAIMR GROWTH - STAFF

  9. WAIMR GROWTH – GRANT INCOME

  10. NEW BUILDING – QEII CAMPUS (2013)

  11. NEW BUILDING – QEII CAMPUS (2013)

  12. WAIMR BUILDING AT QEII CAMPUS • Core facilities (genomics, proteomics, imaging, cell sorting, monoclonal antibodies etc) • Clinical research area • Laboratories • Animal research • Analysis areas • Cafeteria • Auditorium / meeting areas • (Biotechnology incubators)

  13. NEW BUILDING – FSH CAMPUS (2013) WAIMR STAGE 2 STAFF CAR PARK WAIMR STAGE 1 EDUCATION BUILDING

  14. 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

  15. CLINICAL TRIALS FACILITY

  16. 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

  17. 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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