WEHI is where the world’s brightest minds collaborate and innovate to make discoveries that will help people in Australia and around the world live healthier, longer lives.
The medical researchers at WEHI (Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research) have been serving the community for more than 100 years, making transformative discoveries in cancers, infectious and immune diseases, developmental disorders, and healthy ageing.
WEHI brings together diverse and creative people with different experience and expertise to solve some of the world’s most complex health problems. With partners across science, health, government, industry and philanthropy, WEHI is committed to long-term discovery, collaboration and translation.
Supporting two key research projects aimed at deepening our understanding, increasing survival rates, and enhancing patient wellbeing. One project focuses on identifying the genetic causes of autoimmune diseases, while the other seeks to improve the safety and effectiveness of CAR T-cell therapy.