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This November marks 10 years since the opening of our iconic 'Cheesegrater' headquarters.

SAHMRI is SA's independent, not-for-profit health and medical research institute. We're committed to overcoming the world's greatest health challenges.

Australia’s largest dedicated Indigenous health research unit
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Aboriginal Health Equity

Australia’s largest dedicated Indigenous health research unit

Understanding, monitoring and reducing health and wellbeing inequality among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities

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Targeting the biggest health challenges across our lifespan
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Lifelong Health

Targeting the biggest health challenges across our lifespan

Combating chronic diseases that impact our health at all stages of life including heart conditions, diabetes, dementia and mental illness

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The right treatment for the right person at the right time
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Precision Cancer Medicine

The right treatment for the right person at the right time

Investigating why people respond differently to diseases and therapies, to deliver the most effective and targeted treatment options

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Giving our kids the best start to life
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Women and Kids

Giving our kids the best start to life

Supporting optimal health from conception throughout the first 1000 days of life to promote physical and cognitive development

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Heart and Circulation

Heart disease and related conditions are the leading cause of death in Australia

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Digestion, Gut Health and the Microbiome

The gut microbiome is well-studied and has been found to contribute to many health factors

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Pregnancy and Childhood Development

The early years of life are crucial for healthy physical, cognitive and emotional development

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Mental Health, Wellbeing and Resilience

Being mentally healthy means a person has a state of emotional, psychological and social wellbeing

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Dementia, Brain Function and Neuroscience

Dementia can affect a person's memory, behaviour and physical capabilities

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Cell Function

The cell is the fundamental unit of life, providing the function and structure for all living things

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Clinical Trials

Clinical research where people volunteer to be involved in evaluating new tests or treatments

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Cancers

Cancer is the term for a variety of diseases caused by cells growing and spreading uncontrollably

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