Your generous donations are empowering research that changes lives.
By supporting research at UNSW’s Medicine & Health Faculty, you are enabling people to live happier, healthier lives by accelerating breakthroughs and helping to turn evidence into action.
Together, we are building a future where research doesn’t just remain in the lab – it reaches the people and communities who need it most.
This report highlights the impact of your philanthropy. Thank you for being a catalyst for change and for contributing to a future where everyone can thrive.
"Thanks to your generosity, we continue to drive innovation in understanding mood disorders and their treatments. Your support enables us to move faster towards earlier, more effective interventions that change and save lives."
Associate Professor Aswin Ratheesh
The James Packer Chair in Mood Disorders, School of Clinical Medicine
Detecting Alzheimer’s before it strikes
“Motivated by the memory of my grandmother who lived with Alzheimer’s, your generosity could transform how we diagnose and treat dementia. Thank you for helping us give families the chance of earlier intervention.”
Dr Saeed Shanehsazzadeh Postdoctoral Fellow, Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing
Empowering people to see – and live – freely
“Your support is helping build lasting expertise that is helping people with central vision loss regain independence behind the wheel. This momentum shows the lasting impact of your generosity. I am truly grateful.”
Dr Sharon Oberstein
Academic Lead, Low Vision Clinic
Rethinking rural health care
“Thanks to you, we are exploring innovative models of healthcare tailored to rural communities across NSW. With patients at the heart of everything we do, I’m excited about what we can achieve together.”
Professor Tara Mackenzie Associate Dean and Head of Clinical Medicine (Rural)
Advancing breakthroughs in childhood cancer
“Donor support gives me the freedom to think boldly, experiment and keep pushing for breakthroughs that change lives. As a cancer survivor, your belief inspires me to strive for new, life-changing discoveries.”
Associate Professor Orazio Vittorio
Head, Immune Oncology Laboratory, Lowy Cancer Centre, UNSW Sydney
UNSW Medicine & Health Report
Thank you for playing a vital role in bringing better care to communities everywhere.
“At its best, philanthropy is an act of trust: it gives our researchers the freedom to explore the unknown, take risks and create knowledge that benefits us all.”
