Research undertaken by Griffith Health has major applications in sustaining healthy communities, from children to the elderly, and at local, national and international levels. The Group's research spans a continuum from the biomedical sciences through to clinical and community care.

Our current research programs under the banner of the flagship institute, the Griffith Institute for Health and Medical Research, span the five key areas of:

• The Molecular basis of disease
• Cardiovascular (Heart Foundation) research
• Behaviourial and psychological basis of health
• Population health
• Clinical and community practice innovation

In recent years we have conducted major research programs into cancer, multiple sclerosis, migraine, cardiovascular disease, vaccine development, injury prevention, rehabilitation, psychological health and neurodegenerative disorders.

New research programs in population health, child health and healthy ageing are also developing in addition to research projects in areas including health law and ethics, clinical education and health services.

Our research is aimed at improving our understanding of disease, and developing better treatments and better approaches to health services that will improve people's lives and reduce the impact of disease in our community. Through leadership and innovation in research and community engagement, Griffith Health has and will continue to create sustained improvements in health and health care.