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The Westmead Millennium Institute will continue to grow as a world leader in medical research with the power to improve the health of all mankind.

Our "Bench to Bedside" philosophy will ensure that our research outcomes are rapidly translated into better prevention strategies, treatments and healthcare for all.

 The Westmead Medical Research Foundation is one of our major fundraising organisations.

 

We are proudly affiliated with the University of Sydney.

 

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Early detection in the fight against kidney disease critical 

World Kidney DayAustralians over the age of 50 are being urged to have a simple annual test of their kidney health in order to limit the rapid increase in the number of people requiring kidney dialysis or transplants.

Professor David Harris from the Westmead Millennium Institute (WMI) says World Kidney Day on March 14 highlights the need for Australians to be more aware of acute kidney disease which is a major health concern around the world.

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 World Kidney Day 

Welcome funding boost for Clinical Trials

Visiting the WMI Laboratories

Westmead Millennium Institute (WMI) has welcomed the Federal Government announcement of reforms aimed at increasing Australia’s international competitiveness as a location for clinical trials.

The Minster for Health, Tanya Plibersek, and the Federal Member for Parramatta, Julie Owens visited WMI in western Sydney today to discuss the package, which will support growth in a sector that injects hundreds of millions of dollars a year into the Australian economy.

The Australian Government funding of $10 million will allow implementation of several recommendations by the Clinical Trials Action Group.

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