About | WEHI

“There are millions of people living healthier lives today because of WEHI’s discoveries and every day we’re working on the next vital breakthrough.”

Professor Ken Smith

Director, WEHI

We nurture the brightest minds

For over 100 years we have brought the world’s brightest scientists together to help solve some of the world’s most complex health issues. We are brighter because of our collaborations with hospitals, universities, research institutes, supporters, alumni and the community.

Together, we can do even more, faster to tackle the world’s most devastating diseases.

Our strategic plan

Dr Amanda Au working in the National Drug Discovery Centre

Dr Amanda Au working in WEHI’s National Drug Discovery Centre

We’re making life-changing discoveries

Our scientists are dedicated to improving lives by solving complex health problems in the fields of cancer, immune health and infection, developmental disorders and healthy ageing.

Explore our areas of research

Above: Associate Professor Wai-Hong Tham with her lab members

Medical research students using a microscope

Our students receive world-class medical research training.

Education opportunities

WEHI offers postgraduate training as the Department of Medical Biology of the University of Melbourne, and is affiliated with the University of Melbourne and The Royal Melbourne Hospital.

Find out about studying at WEHI

We are brighter because of our people

WEHI is a place where people are able to shine. We’re committed to ensuring our people can flourish to achieve far-reaching impacts.

WEHI research group in lab on student open day

Our people

We bring together the world’s brightest minds to tackle our most complex medical challenges.

Organisational structure

See how our departments and scientific divisions are structured to achieve the best possible outcomes.

Alumni

Building professional and social networks between former staff and students and WEHI.

We celebrate diversity

We know that embracing different perspectives leads to a more creative environment where new ideas can thrive.

Reconciliation

We aim to contribute towards reconciliation through activities that work towards ‘closing the gap’ in life expectancy, disease incidence and mortality for Indigenous Australians.

Diversity and inclusion

WEHI embraces and celebrates diversity amongst our people, and we know the importance that a positive workplace culture can have on our success.

Staff and student diversity networks

WEHI has supported the establishment of employee-led diversity networks which have been found to be effective in providing support, increasing understanding, and enabling people to bring their whole selves to work.

Mission

Mastery of disease through discovery.

Vision

We’re an innovative medical research institute that engages and enriches society and improves health outcomes through discovery, translation and education.