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SVI is an independent medical research institute focussed on improving the health of all Australians

Diseases studied:
- Cancer and its spread
- Heart Disease
- Type 1 diabetes
- Obesity and type 2 diabetes
- Neurodegenerative diseases
- Osteoporosis
- Mental health disorders (metabolism research)
- Infectious diseases
- Rare diseases

14/08/2025

In memory of their beloved daughter and sister Michelle, who passed away from breast cancer in 2023, Joan and her family established the Michelle’s Dragonfly Award through the Joan of Hearts Foundation.

This meaningful act of philanthropy is empowering PhD student Lara Abbouche to explore new ways to prevent and treat breast cancer by investigating FANCM – a critical DNA repair protein linked to breast cancer.

Find out how the generous contribution is advancing Lara's mission: https://www.svi.edu.au/news-events/honouring-michelles-legacy-through-breast-cancer-research/

13/08/2025

Professor Andre La Gerche and Assistant Professor Guido Claessen recently shared the Heart, Exercise and Research Trials (HEART) Lab’s research findings at a standout seminar with study participants.

Watch the recording to find out how the HEART Lab is advancing scientific knowledge that shapes the future of heart health for athletes and the wider community: https://www.svi.edu.au/news-events/heart-lab-sets-pace-in-sports-cardiology-research/

06/08/2025

Dr Wei Hong’s work improving the efficiency and ethics of cancer trial designs has earned him the prestigious TJ (Jack) Martin Medal.

Professor Jack Martin served as SVI's Director for 14 years and is recognised for his groundbreaking contributions to medical research.

Find out more about the work of this year's TJ Martin Medal recipient: https://www.svi.edu.au/news-events/smarter-cancer-trials-dr-wei-hong-wins-tj-martin-medal/

04/08/2025

The Australasian Type 1 Diabetes Immunotherapy Collaborative (ATIC) is currently recruiting for their T1D OBTAIN study.

T1D OBTAIN is testing a new treatment designed to protect insulin-producing cells in people recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes.

Find out more about participating in the study: https://atic.svi.edu.au/clinical-trials/

31/07/2025

Jedda struggled with distressing symptoms for years before finally receiving her lipoedema diagnosis. This prompted her to reach out to SVI, one of the only research centres in Australia studying the disease, to support critical scientific work.

Find out how Jedda is raising awareness and driving change: https://www.svi.edu.au/news-events/jeddas-mission-to-shine-light-on-lipoedema/

30/07/2025

Thanks to generous philanthropic support, bone health research at SVI is making exciting strides.

Dr Haniyeh Hemmatian recently returned from a two-month research visit across Europe to share knowledge, strengthen collaborations and bring cutting-edge bone imaging techniques back to Australia.

Find out how philanthropy is powering global impact in bone health research: https://www.svi.edu.au/news-events/philanthropy-powers-global-impact-bone-health-research/

29/07/2025

Dr Emma van der Westhuizen from the Structural Biology Lab has secured a grant to advance a promising new approach to treating Alzheimer’s disease, Lewy Body Dementia and related dementias.

Find out about the new boost for brain health: https://www.svi.edu.au/news-events/boost-for-brain-health-dementia-advancements/

03/07/2025

SVI PhD student Shalini Chelliah has been internationally recognised for her innovative cancer research, winning the Dr Kate Hannan Memorial Award for Best Oral Presentation at the 2025 OddPols Conference.

The conference united world-leading scientists at Stowers Institute for Medical Research in the United States.

Shalini’s research investigates a new way of eliminating cancer cells by disrupting the sites where ribosomes are made — the machines that produce proteins.

Find out how Shalini's work is targeting cancer at its core: https://f.mtr.cool/kwmwnrdyat

26/06/2025

A new study has revealed that former elite rowers, including ex-Olympians, are almost seven times more likely to develop atrial fibrillation than the general population.

The study was led by Professor Andre La Gerche, Head of the Heart, Exercise and Research Trials (HEART) Laboratory, which is supported by SVI and the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute.

Former Olympic rower James Tomkins participated in the study, having first experienced symptoms of atrial fibrillation in 2008.

Find out about the research: https://f.mtr.cool/bpzzcmjbdo

25/06/2025

Every heartbeat matters — just ask Jess.

At 26, Jess was fit, healthy and training for a half marathon when she collapsed without warning. A hidden heart condition almost claimed her life. Thanks to research, she survived. But many others don’t.

At SVI, our scientists are working to detect these silent heart conditions before it’s too late. Their life-saving discoveries are powered by people like you.

As the financial year comes to a close, your donation can help fund research that prevents tragedy.

Find out how we’re powering the science that’s protecting young lives: https://f.mtr.cool/twkdgatmjn

23/06/2025

SVI researchers have uncovered an unexpected way the immune system helps maintain bone health, potentially forming the groundwork for new bone disease treatments.

Professor Natalie Sims explains how this new communication pathway protects the skeleton.

Find out more about the findings: https://f.mtr.cool/rwwlrrcmre

09/06/2025

Associate Professor Mark Chong, Head of RNA and T Cell Biology, has been awarded a prestigious Technology Impact Award from the Cancer Research Institute (CRI) in the United States.

Find out how this major international grant will help advance cancer immunotherapy: https://f.mtr.cool/bvyygpugcs

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9 Princes Street
Melbourne, VIC
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Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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http://www.svi.edu.au/

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Diseases studied: - Cancer - Type 1 diabetes - Obesity and type 2 diabetes - Alzheimer's disease - Bone diseases such as arthritis and osteoporosis - Heart disease - Infectious diseases