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(02) 9295 8133

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384 Victoria Street, Darlinghurst NSW 2010

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Research at Garvan is focused upon understanding the role of genes and molecular and cellular processes in health and disease as the basis for developing future preventions, treatments and cures.

Gabriella O'Neil

Executive Administrator

Description:

About Garven institue
The Garvan Institute of Medical Research has pioneered insights into some of the most widespread diseases affecting our community today.

Garvan's Mission
Garvan's mission is to make significant contributions to medical research that will change the directions of science and medicine and have major impacts on human health. Garvan strives to enhance and develop research programs that combine fundamental science with strong clinical interactions. View Garvan's strategic plan for 2017-2021.

Garvan's Values
Excellence
Innovation
Collaboration
Integrity
Respect
Passion
Garvan's Research Scope
Research at Garvan is focused upon understanding the role of genes and molecular and cellular processes in health and disease as the basis for developing future preventions, treatments and cures.

For over 50 years, significant breakthroughs have been achieved by Garvan scientists in the understanding and treatment of diseases such as:

Cancer
Diabetes and obesity
Neurological diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, hearing loss, mental illnesses and eating disorders
Osteoporosis
Immunological diseases such as asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis and Sjogren’s syndrome
Genomics and epigenetics
Garvan's ultimate goal is prevention, treatment or cure of these major diseases.