Griffith University

The Griffith Health Institute (GHI), established in 2007, is a large multidisciplinary research institute with a focus on chronic disease prevention - specifically cancer, cardiovascular disease, infectious disease and mental health and an approach that encompasses behavioural, molecular, clinical and population components of research.

Research Programs

GHI has six Research Programs, each specialising in a particular research strength. As a result of this breadth of expertise across the research programs, the Institute is well positioned to provide novel responses to major health issues affecting Australia and the world.

• Read more about each Research Program
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Alzheimers Trial - for updates and information

If you would like information about the Alzheimers Trial or would like to register on our mailing list for updates, please visit the Alzheimers Website.

2011 Gold Coast Health and Medical Research Conference

The 2011 Gold Coast Health and Medical Research Conference, an initiative of the GHI, was held at SeaWorld Nara Resort, Gold Coast on 1 & 2 December.  For further information about our recent conference, speaker abstracts or award recipients, please visit our Conference Website.  2012 conference details will be available from March 2012.

First Annual Report

The publication of the Griffith Health Institute’s first Annual Report in December brought the curtain down on a significant year for the GHI, marked by important research advancements, growth and achievements.

This report provides an insight into the achievements of the people who are the Griffith Health Institute – our researchers, our support staff and our community, said Professor Griffiths.

• First Annual Report (PDF 4,400k)