A collaborative partnership between like-minded organisations focused on solving the world's most critical health challenges.
New thinking. Real impact.
We share a commitment to furthering knowledge and translating our research into new and improved diagnoses, treatments and public health strategies.
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The Alliance members are leaders in biomedical, translational, clinical and public health research, and in education and health care.
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Through medical research and education, we seek to make a positive impact on the lives of real people, locally, nationally and internationally.
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Alfred Health Research Week
Alfred Health Week is an annual event that showcases the research excellence of the Alfred Research Alliance here in Melbourne. It celebrates the researchers and clinicians advancing healthcare locally, nationally and internationally through their innovative research.
Strength in research
Research at the Alliance spans laboratory, clinical medicine and science, to public health and health services research, and is a major priority for all of the member organisations.
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18 July 2025
Where are they now… Jack Edwards
The Alfred Research Alliance scientific abstract awards are a firm fixture in our research week calendar each year, showcasing the range of research conducted in our precinct and includes 25 research prizes ranging from junior, mid and senior level.
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17 June 2025
Lifesaving breakthrough for leukaemia patients
Leukaemia patients who undergo stem cell transplants may now be three times more likely to be cancer-free and avoid deadly complications post-procedure, thanks to a clinical trial led by clinicians at The Alfred.
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31 May 2025
Alliance collaboration leads to breakthrough for depression
Alliance researchers have opened the door to new avenues of research into the treatment of depression, after a clinical trial that used laughing gas to treat patients with severe depression had “beneficial and persistent antidepressant effects” on symptoms.
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20 May 2025
Helping the health of the next generation
With over 700 clinical trials open across 20 clinical disciplines, we are one of Australia’s largest clinical trial providers.
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Alliance members
Our members share a commitment to furthering knowledge and translating our research into new and improved diagnoses, treatments and public health strategies.
