St Vincent's Institute

St Vincent's Institute 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

SVI and the National Serology Reference Laboratory (NRL- Science of Quality) are proud to announce that the SVI Biobank ...
24/09/2025

SVI and the National Serology Reference Laboratory (NRL- Science of Quality) are proud to announce that the SVI Biobank has achieved ISO 20387 accreditation.

As one of only two biobanks in Australia to be awarded this accreditation, the SVI Biobank upholds the highest international standards of quality, traceability, and integrity in every sample we manage.

Find out how we're setting the benchmark for biobanking: https://www.svi.edu.au/news-events/svi-biobank-gains-world-class-iso-accreditation/

PhD student Li Li has received a competitive Graduate Research Award from the Friedreich's Ataxia Research Alliance (FAR...
10/09/2025

PhD student Li Li has received a competitive Graduate Research Award from the Friedreich's Ataxia Research Alliance (FARA) to progress her research into heart disease caused by Friedreich ataxia.

Li’s project, supervised by Dr Jarmon G Lees, Associate Professor Max Shiang Lim and Associate Professor Louise Corben, aims to change the disease trajectory by using advanced stem cell technologies to investigate the underlying damage.

Find out how the funding is helping bring new treatment pathways closer to reality: https://www.svi.edu.au/news-events/new-funding-drives-search-for-rare-heart-disease-treatment/

Congratulations to Lara Abbouche, whose PhD completion seminar uncovered how the DNA repair protein FANCM could be the k...
10/09/2025

Congratulations to Lara Abbouche, whose PhD completion seminar uncovered how the DNA repair protein FANCM could be the key to earlier detection and targeted treatment of breast cancer.

Her research, under the guidance of Associate Professor Andrew Deans and Dr Rohan Bythell-Douglas, is helping pave the way for new therapies that could save lives.

Find out more about Lara’s research, made possible by the Joan of Hearts Foundation: https://www.svi.edu.au/news-events/honouring-michelles-legacy-through-breast-cancer-research/

We were honoured to welcome members of the Lions Clubs International Foundation, including President AP Singh, Past Pres...
09/09/2025

We were honoured to welcome members of the Lions Clubs International Foundation, including President AP Singh, Past President Sangeeta Jatia, 3rd Vice International President Tony Benbow OAM, and several District Governors, to SVI.

Our long-standing partnership with Lions - both local and international - continues to grow, and it was a privilege to take them on a behind the scenes tour of our labs. They met with Associate Professor Elaine Sanij, Head of DNA Damage & Cancer Therapy, and Dr Martha Blank, Bone Cell Biology & Disease, to see firsthand the impact of their incredible support.

A highlight of the visit was a meaningful moment when President AP Singh presented Jeremy Gobbo KC, Chair of the SVI Foundation, with a Peace Poster Plaque, a symbolic recognition of SVI’s commitment to fostering peace through health, hope, and scientific discovery.

We’re deeply grateful for the Lions’ continued belief in our mission to advance life-changing medical research.

SVI proudly celebrated the next generation of scientific leaders at the 2025 Rising Star Awards.Now in its eighth year, ...
08/09/2025

SVI proudly celebrated the next generation of scientific leaders at the 2025 Rising Star Awards.

Now in its eighth year, the Rising Stars Program has awarded more than $7 million in philanthropic funding to over 50 outstanding early and mid-career researchers since 2017.

Our outstanding award recipients include Dr Seigmund Lai, Dr Sarah Henrikus, Dr Martha Blank, Dr Kylie Jevon, Dr Sebastian Bass-Stringer and Associate Professor Elizabeth Paratz.

Find out how the program is shaping the treatments and cures of tomorrow: https://www.svi.edu.au/news-events/celebrating-brightest-futures-in-medical-research-2025-rising-star-awards/

When Emma’s two-year-old daughter, Maya, began showing classic symptoms – excessive thirst, fatigue, and frequent urinat...
18/08/2025

When Emma’s two-year-old daughter, Maya, began showing classic symptoms – excessive thirst, fatigue, and frequent urination – she was quickly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes.

Two years later, Emma faced the same fears with her son Zaf, who suddenly became floppy and unwell.

Zaf’s blood was tested for antibodies – markers that suggest the immune system may be attacking insulin-producing cells. His results were negative, bringing relief, but the anxiety lingers.

Associate Professor Stuart Mannering and his team have developed a new blood test that identifies the actual immune cells responsible for triggering type 1 diabetes – before the damage is done.

Find out how the new test is offering families hope for earlier detection and better outcomes: https://www.svi.edu.au/news-events/breakthrough-blood-test-offers-hope/

In memory of their beloved daughter and sister Michelle, who passed away from breast cancer in 2023, Joan and her family...
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/

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9 Princes Street
Melbourne, VIC
3065

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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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