Our internationally recognised research centres and institutes are translating ground-breaking research into cures, treatment strategies and therapies to improve the quality of life for all.

UNSW research centres 

Backed by UNSW’s no.1 ranking for research impact, our dedicated medical research centres and institutes are tackling the world’s most pressing health issues through world-class research with real-world impact.

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Australian Research Centre for Cancer Survivorship

The Australian Research Centre for Cancer Survivorship will co-design, evaluate and implement evidence-based interventions to improve the quality of life for people who have survived cancer.

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Centre for Big Data Research in Health
CBDRH maximises the use of sources of health big data to enhance health and wellbeing for all, undertaking research that spans a broad range of health issues. The centre will tackle any health issue that can be informed through research using large-scale electronic data.
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Centre for Childhood Cancer Research
CCCR provides major advances in childhood cancer research. Working in clinical partnerships, across an impressive range of important translational research projects, they strive to improve the outcomes for all children with cancer and eliminate their suffering.
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International Centre for Future Health Systems

The International Centre for Future Health Systems has been established with support from The Ian Potter Foundation. The centre will lead research, policy and advocacy work on health systems reform at local, national and global levels.

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National Centre of Excellence in Intellectual Disability Health

The National Centre of Excellence in Intellectual Disability Health works to make sure people with intellectual disability get better health care.

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National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC)
NDARC at UNSW Sydney is Australia’s leading research group in the alcohol and other drugs (AOD) sector. NDARC produces evidence-based, multidisciplinary research to increase the effectiveness of intervention, treatment, and policy responses to AOD related harm.
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Kirby Institute
The Kirby Institute is a world-leading health research institute at UNSW Sydney, that works to eliminate infectious diseases, globally. Their specialisation is in developing health solutions for the most at-risk communities, in order to build a safer, healthier world.
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NHMRC Centres of Research Excellence

We provide support for teams of researchers to pursue collaborative research and develop capacity in clinical, health and public health research.