Griffith Institute for Health and Medical Research
The GIHMR was established in 2007 to provide overarching co-ordination and support to the University's health related research activities. The Institute provides a critical mass of expertise, organised into Research Programs which are focussed on issues that are key to developing sustainable health systems for the future.
The Research Program areas of the Institute include:
- Behavioural Basis of Health
- Heart Foundation Research Centre
- Molecular Basis of Disease
- Population Health
- Research Centre for Clinical and Community Practice Innovation
The programs include biomedical expertise and strength in areas of social science, clinical science and community health practice, which bring the disciplines together in innovative and exciting areas of research to promote the development of significant initiatives which address health issues from bed to bench.
In addition, the Institute also cultivates emerging areas of research strength such as the Bone, Muscle and Movement (BMM) group.
As a result of this breadth of expertise across the research programs and within the emerging areas of research, the Institute is well positioned to provide novel responses to major health issues affecting Australia and the world. Close collaboration with the clinical and community health professionals of the Gold Coast University Hospital will also provide an important dimension to the Institute, strengthening the capacity and scale of research expertise available to engage in research projects.
Gold Coast Health and Medical Research Conference
The 2009 Gold Coast Health and Medical Research Conference, an initiative of the GIHMR, was held at the Radisson Resort Gold Coast on 3-4 December. Highlights on the 'News and events' page.
News
Women win as Senate approves more autonomy for midwives
A landmark decision by the federal government to expand Medicare rebates and medication prescribing rights to midwives will increase women’s options for their care during pregnancy and childbirth.
Snake venom charms science world
The King Cobra continues to weave its charm with researchers identifying a protein in its venom with the potential for new drug discovery and to advance understanding of disease mechanisms.
Native lemon grass fights headaches like aspirin
Griffith University researchers have found native lemon grass, used by Indigenous Australians as traditional medicine, has the potential to relieve headaches and migraines.