Monash Health Translation Precinct

 The Monash Health Translation Precinct combines 

  Victoria's largest public health service providing uniquely integrated care across the entire lifespan

World leaders in the field of endocrinology, the study of hormones
Leaders in stem cell, infection, immunity and cancer research
Australia’s largest university with an international reputation for innovative health research

Our vision

The Monash Health Translation Precinct  will be a world leader in delivering the best healthcare by translating innovative scientific discoveries into best clinical practice in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Our purpose

Monash Health Translation Precinct
  • is dedicated to translating medical research to improve healthcare
  • uses clinical insights to focus the agenda of basic research
  • is committed to innovative research development
  • enhances research collaboration locally, nationally and internationally
A shared key business objective is to build a dedicated facility to support translation of research discoveries for the advancement of clinical care and the health of the community.

Our aims

  • To develop the precinct’s capacity for world-leading innovative translational research
  • To identify new opportunities for the translation of research into advances in healthcare
  • To improve the health and well being of the population
  • To encourage collaboration and partnerships between clinicians and researchers
  • To optimise productive interactions between MHTP partners and external stakeholders
  • To increase efficiency in the utilisation of shared resources and cutting edge platform technologies

Our focus

Our researchers focus on health conditions and diseases recognised as having major social and economic impact. Our research themes are specifically aligned to national health priorities. They are:

  • Cancer
  • Cardiovascular
  • Endocrinology and metabolism
  • Inflammatory and infectious diseases
  • Men’s health
  • Mental health and neurosciences
  • Paediatrics
  • Women’s health

Our researchers

Together we harness the combined research talents and innovation of more than 400 scientific and clinical staff engaged in basic and clinical research with more than 200 postgraduate students.

We attract internationally recognised researchers, clinicians and collaborators to engage in research and innovative clinical practice development aligned to social needs and clinical insights.

News: $71 million funding to expand facilities

Southern Health Chief Executive Shelly Park and Professor John Funder, Director of Research Strategy at Southern Health welcome a Federal Government Budget commitment for a $71 million expansion of facilities at the Monash Health Research Precinct.

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Contact us

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T: +61 (0)3 9594 4054
F: +61 (0)3 9594 6306

Monash Health Translation Precinct
Locked Bag 29
Clayton South Vic 3169
AUSTRALIA