The Westmead Institute for Medical Research

17/09/2025

This September, in honour of World Alzheimer’s Month, we spoke with Dr Caitlin Finney, Head of Neurodegeneration and Disease Modelling at WIMR.

She shared her latest research findings, discussed receiving a major research fellowship, and outlined her future plans to develop new treatments and ultimately a cure for Alzheimer’s disease.

Learn more about Dr Finney’s work - https://wimr.org.au/researchers/doctor-caitlin-finney/

12/09/2025

We were delighted to host an NRL legend at WIMR this week! Roosters superstar player Anthony Minichiello was part of the team from 2000-2014, becoming a Roosters Hall of Fame Inductee in 2023, representing Australia in 19 matches and 11 State of Origin matches.

Anthony, or Mini, as he is affectionately known, has been dedicating his post Roosters career to improving the health and wellbeing of youth through his minifit programs and focusing on the importance of nutrition. Anthony was interested to learn more about WIMR’s Brain Dynamic Centre and the research being conducted by Dr Isabella Breukelaar into youth mental health and brain mapping.

Thanks for visiting to lend your support Mini!

05/09/2025

The Annual Golf Day is back on November 11, 2025!

Ready to tee off for a great cause?

Register now to secure your spot! Take part in exciting competitions and prizes, and you might even drive away with a BMW if you get a hole-in-one! Plus, hear from Professor Jenny Gunton about the latest in diabetes research.

🔗Don’t wait, register today and be part of a fantastic day on the greens: https://aus.givergy.com/WIMRGolfDay2025/

04/09/2025

Thank you for your time, Ms Davis, and for your support of the world-class research and innovation.

Women's Health Week (1-5 September) is a good opportunity to reflect on the incredible work women are doing in healthcare to help us now and into the future.

These amazing women all work alongside Prof John Iredell at PHAGE International at the The Westmead Institute for Medical Research where ground-breaking work is being done to tackle the global rise of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) through bacteriophage research and application.

Their research is reaching new frontiers in the battle to save lives as bacterias become more and more resistant to antibiotics.

04/09/2025

04/09/2025

WIMR was thrilled to be all aboard for another amazing Galston500 event!

A huge thank you to Allie, the dedicated volunteers, and everyone at the Hornsby Model Engineers Club for organising such a fantastic day.

The team completed an amazing 500 laps on the model trains, all in support of Multiple Sclerosis research at WIMR led by Dr Grant Parnell.

Community events like the Galston500 help WIMR to continue our life-saving research. Thank you for your continued support!

You can still donate here: https://www.galston500.com/donate

Galston500

31/08/2025

Include a Charity Week is here!

Now’s the perfect time to tick “Write my Will” off your to-do list.

Thanks to our partnership with Gathered Here, you can write or update your Will for free — in less than 20 minutes.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4fS2QTg

30/08/2025

With a free online Will-writing service (in partnership with Gathered Here), you can take care of your loved ones and choose to leave a gift that supports groundbreaking medical research at WIMR.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4fS2QTg

27/08/2025

Your Will is one of the most powerful ways to ensure your legacy lives on, and to look after the people you love.

This Include a Charity Week (Sept 1–7), WIMR Foundation has partnered with Gathered Here to offer a free online Will-writing service (valued at $200+).
✅ Free
✅ Secure
✅ Takes less than 20 minutes
✅ Option to include a Gift to WIMR

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4fS2QTg

25/08/2025

The Galston500 is Back for 2025!

Join us for another action-packed day at the Galston500, raising vital funds for Multiple Sclerosis research at the Westmead Institute for Medical Research.

This family-friendly event is packed with entertainment — from costumed team races and miniature train rides to delicious food and plenty of fun both on and off the track.

📅Date: Saturday, 30 August 2025
🕛Time: Gates open at 9:30 AM
Rides available: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: Galston Valley Railway, 29 Mid Dural Road, Galston

Entry:
- Children under 18: Free
- Adults: $10.00

Rides:
- Single ride: $3.50
- All-day ride pass: $15.00

🔗Buy tickets here:https://www.galston500.com/tickets
🔗Donate Today: https://www.galston500.com/donate

Don’t miss this great day out for a great cause!

01/08/2025

This DonateLife Week, we sat down with Dr Jen Li and Dr Ahmer Hameed, transplant researchers at WIMR and clinicians, to hear firsthand about the power of organ donation and how their groundbreaking research is changing and saving lives.

Learn more about the cutting-edge transplant research being carried out at WIMR: wimr.org.au/research-centres/centre-for-transplant-and-renal-research

30/06/2025