Ambitious goals, impactful solutions
Focused on three core areas, Curing Chronic Disease, Prevention and Health Equity, and Transforming Healthcare, the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences is aiming to accelerate solutions to improve healthcare in Australia and across the globe. Each Impact Area is bringing together partners from within the University of Melbourne, the Melbourne Biomedical Precinct and beyond to drive collaboration and develop solutions to the challenges faced by clinicians and patients alike.
Why now?
Chronic illness places an immense burden on families, deep health inequities leave too many behind, and our healthcare system needs thoughtful, immediate transformation to keep pace with accelerating technology. The University of Melbourne is uniquely positioned to nurture these solutions, standing at the heart of Australia's largest biomedical precinct where world-class research infrastructure meets compassionate expertise across public health, clinical science, and policy. Backed by over $434 million* in annual research income, and guided by expert advisory committees, we work together with clinicians and communities to implement practical, lasting solutions to advance health for a changing world. ($434M+ HERDC income 2024)
Curing chronic diseases leads
Develop cures for selected chronic diseases which have global impact, high morbidity, prevalence and cost burden and where we and our partners have expertise.
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Professor Stuart Mazzone
Professor Laura Downie
Prevention and health equity leads
Through developing the evidence base, advocacy and collaboration with communities we strive to create a world where equity is the cornerstone of healthcare and proactive prevention, guided by research that enables wellbeing for all.
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Professor Lisa Gibbs
Professor Richard Chenhall
Transforming health leads
Achieve a connected health care system wiping out waste to deliver the right health care to the right people at the right time.
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Professor Harriet Hiscock
Professor Christobel Saunders AO
Associate Professor Cate Kelly
Associate Professor Stephanie Best
Advancing Health 2030
Advancing Health 2030 is our strategic plan focused on driving progress in health and medical sciences through collaborative innovation and transformative research. As we tackle the health challenges of a changing world, we’re committed to making a real difference in the lives of communities locally and globally. Together with our partners, we aim to position Melbourne as a global leader in health impact and innovation.