Collaborations & affiliations
Collaboration is at the heart of successful research, education, healthcare and commercial innovation.
La Trobe University Academic and Research Collaborative in Health (ARCH) at the Alfred
The ARCH brings together academics, health professionals, consumers, clinician researchers, students, health and social care agencies and policy makers skilled in the translation of interdisciplinary, consumer-led, and industry-focused research. The ARCH has strong representation at the Alfred precinct, with many research projects being conducted across the A+ Alliance. Engagement with industry partners and public involvement underpins the success of the ARCH. Our focus is on real-world research, industry collaboration, training the future research workforce, and rapid translation of high-quality evidence into clinical practice, to improve health and wellbeing, consumer outcomes and student learning.
By bringing together people across our networks, we support, mentor and develop researchers, clinicians, students, industry partners and health consumers. These relationships allow for exploration of innovative ideas, application of evidence-based practice and supporting research training. Our relationships allow us to build research with real-world impact, far beyond what any single organization or person can achieve.
Pictured from left to right (top row): La Trobe University staff based at the Alfred: A/Prof Julia Gilmartin-Thomas, Steve Nelson, Geok (Jenny) Chin Tey, Gayle McKenzie, Prof Brian Oldenburg, Nick Kashyap, Dr Chris Lynch, Getu Demissie, Shannon Fernando, Cathy Dean, Dr Lu Yang Pictured left to right (front row): Dr. Saman Pathirana, Dr Sharon Bourke, Dr Quan Huynh, Laurel Weaver, Dr Radhika Arunkumar, Dr Tigestu Alemu Desse.
Some examples of co-partnered research at the Alfred precinct include studies on digital healthcare, chronic disease management, especially cardiac care, diabetes, obesity, and dementia. Health Services & Public Health research is a strength, as is our "Stepping into Research" education and training program for health professionals at The Alfred.
La Trobe University researchers are also active in several laboratories at The Baker, examining the role of micro-vesicles in cardiometabolic disease, utilizing single cell technologies to investigate heart function and exploring how alterations in metabolism underpin many chronic diseases including obesity, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and age-related dementia.
In addition to our on-site precinct, The Alfred Research Alliance is actively involved with other leading biomedical and translational research precincts, educational institutions, Academic Health Science Centres and others.
Monash Health Translation Precinct (MHTP)
MHTP brings together medical researchers and clinicians from Southern Health, Prince Henry’s Institute and Monash Institute of Medical Research, Monash University.
The Alliance is partnering with MHTP to develop the Monash Partners Academic Health Science Centre.
Monash Partners Comprehensive Cancer Consortium (MPCCC)
MPCCC is a joint initiative of Alfred Health, Cabrini Health, Monash Institute of Medical Research (MIMR), Monash University, Peninsula Health, Prince Henry’s Institute, Southern Melbourne Integrated Cancer Service (SMICS) and Southern Health.
Advancing Cancer Care For All
The MPCCC mission is equal access to cutting-edge cancer care for all Victorians, by forging connections between patients, consumers, and eight of Victoria's largest healthcare providers, all linked with Monash University's pioneering research.
Southern Melbourne Integrated Cancer Service (SMICS)
SMICS is a joint initiative of Alfred Health, Cabrini Health, Peninsula Health and Southern Health.
SMICS provides a network to improve the quality and continuity of patient care and ensures that appropriate links exist between health services to optimise patient pathways for persons affected by cancer. SMICS is pivotal in ensuring strong coordination and planning across the southern Melbourne region.