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Influenza pandemics have caused death and social tragedy for hundreds of years, and the control of influenza was a priority for health and medical researchers in Australia during the twentieth century. From the 1930s to the 1960s, Frank Macfarlane Burnet and his team of NHMRC-funded researchers at The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute (WEHI) made major contributions to our understanding of the influenza virus and how to prevent and treat infection.
Professor Peter Gibson and his team set out to determine whether gluten causes problems in people who do not suffer from coeliac disease. The team found that short-chain carbohydrates called FODMAPs, not gluten, might be triggering symptoms such as bloating and stomach pain. The results have put some scientifically valid findings in this controversial area.
In addition to the Australian code for the care and use of animals for scientific purposes (the Code), we provide information to help people ensure that the use of animals is ethical, humane, complies with all relevant legislation and the Code, and meets the highest possible standards.
We publish corporate plans and annual reports in line with the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013. Our corporate plan sets our direction and objectives. Our annual report shows how we have performed in achieving our objectives. Find a list below of corporate documents dating back to 1938.
We have developed a range of tools and resources to improve the way clinical trials are conducted and overseen in Australia. This page includes resources and information for researchers, sponsors, ethics committee members and consumers.
MRFF Grants administered by NHMRC are offered in accordance with the MRFF Funding Agreement (November 2021) between the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing and the MRFF Eligible Organisation.