The John Curtin School of Medical Research
The John Curtin School of Medical Research was established in 1948 as a founding school of the Australian National University. We are renowned for pioneering medical breakthroughs. With a legacy of three Nobel Laureates and a league of exceptional researchers, our focus is collaborative, innovative research tackling diseases that encompass cancer, infectious diseases and neurological conditions using our expertise in immunology, cancer, genomics, neuroscience, infectious diseases, and blood disorders.
We are dedicated to cross-disciplinary research that spearheads innovative solutions to address major Australian and global health issues. And with a legacy steeped in excellence, we relentlessly explore and decipher molecular processes underpinning cancer, infectious diseases, and neurodegenerative disorders. Our discoveries uncover new molecular insights and treatments. Beyond our research, we are committed to supporting and guiding the next wave of researchers, ensuring the continuity of groundbreaking discoveries and advancements in medical science for Australia and the world.
Field sites & facilities
Explore some of the numerous of research sites and facilities established by our research schools in Australia and across the world. Researchers and students at ANU enjoy access to state-of-the-art equipment to help facilitate ground-breaking research.
Research projects
Browse research topics of the College of Science and the College of Health & Medicine with links to relevant researchers.
See our list of potential student projects to apply for PhB, Honours, PhD and other graduate degrees.
Stories
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ANU welcomes federal government investment in phenomics research
The initiative drives development of new disease models, novel diagnostics and better treatment for patients with chronic illnesses.
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New discovery helps researchers better understand the immune system
A team of researchers have answered one of the most long-standing questions about how the immune system fights viruses.
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MS patients produce MS research at ANU
Dr Jane Desborough is paving the way for people to be at the centre of research about the disease they live with.
Academic profile
Surgeon makes the cut as new Dean
Meet the new Dean of the ANU College of Health and Medicine: Professor Russell Gruen.
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ANU female scientists mentoring in Curious Minds program
Curious Minds is aimed at highly capable girls in Years 9 and 10 who have an interest in STEM learning areas.
Career story
Can this man convince you to completely change what you want to do with your life?
If you were capable of doing a job which could help more people than any other job in the world, why wouldn’t you do it?
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New program to help doctors treat obesity
The Change Program, developed by the ANU Medical School for doctors, will allow patients to work with their local GP on long-term lifestyle changes.
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The blood test that could save sight
A new blood test is being developed that can detect patients at risk of dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and potentially save millions of people
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Finding a cure for malaria
A collaboration between ANU and Humboldt University is taking a multidisciplinary approach to solving the malaria problem.
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The food poisoning find that ‘could save lives’
Researchers from JCSMR have made a discovery that has the potential to save lives when treating bacterial infections.