Research strengths

Blood Diseases & Cancer

We focus on four cancer types – melanoma, haematology, radiation oncology and medical oncology. Our cancer research and trials portfolio are one of the largest in the country, giving patients all over Victoria access to potentially life-saving treatments.

Cardiovascular Disease

Our Centre for Cardiovascular Research is a collaboration that leverages the collective and complementary expertise across Monash University, Alfred Health and the Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute to tackle focus areas such as heart failure, cardiac arrest and shock, and coronary heart disease.

Diabetes & Obesity

We have one the highest concentration of leading Australian diabetes researchers with remarkable breadth ranging from basic, translational, public health research, and clinical care.

Epidemiology & Public Health

We are at the forefront of healthcare improvement research and teaching, underpinned by expertise in large scale clinical data-management, epidemiological studies and biostatistics. We tackle big health questions by systematically gathering and exploring big health data, producing results that benefit millions around the world.

Infection & Immunity

The Burnet Institute is a major centre for research in Infection and Immunity.

Mental Health & Neuroscience

The Alfred Neuroscience Clinical Trials Unit is the largest clinical trial site of its kind in Australia and is a world leader in trialing new treatments for brain conditions that have historically been untreatable. Monash Alfred Psychiatry Research Centre (MAPrc) is internationally recognised for delivering world-class clinical trials and research that has enhanced treatment options for people living with severe mental illness.

Nursing & Allied Health

Nursing research continues to drive advancements in patient care, shaping the future of healthcare through innovation and evidence-based practice.

Trauma, Critical Care + Perioperative Medicine

Alfred Health experts in intensive care, anaesthesia, trauma surgery, emergency medicine and rehabilitation lead and participate in large-scale national and international, multi-centre clinical trials.