Garvan Institute of Medical Research

We’re pleased to share that the Centre for Population Genomics has secured MRFF support to scale up Australia's largest accessible rare disease genomic database. The expanded platform will help researchers find precise genetic answers for families. 🔗 ow.ly/1Lvw50Zn8tl

Our bodies replace our skeletons every 10 years. A new global study co-led by Garvan and @MaterResearch has mapped the genes and cells that control this process, laying the groundwork for future therapies to actually rebuild lost bone. 🔗Read more: ow.ly/UTV350ZmLbO

Medical research helped Clive defy a liver cancer prognosis of just six to eight months. At our recent public seminar, he spoke about his treatment journey and how medical research gave him a second chance at life. 🔗 Watch the full recording here: ow.ly/TEtV50ZmgYG

Dr David Herrmann is leading research to test a new dual-action treatment for triple-negative breast cancer to stop metastasis and shield patients from severe muscle loss, with support from @NBCFAus. 🔗Read more: ow.ly/NiTc50ZlSTP #BreastCancer

Aggressive lung cancer uses our body’s own structural scaffolding to spread. With support from The Global Lung Cancer Impact Challenge, Dr Amelia Parker is developing new antibody therapies to block cancer’s support network. 🔬Read more: ow.ly/gN7T50ZlpqA #LungCancer

What does a medical science breakthrough actually look like👀? Come and see for yourself! Art of Discovery returns in 2026, bringing scientific research to life through striking visuals created by Garvan researchers. Visit our website to learn more🔗 ow.ly/NXZk50ZkVU9

Congratulations to our community fundraisers Bronte and Mitch for completing a 24-hour walk in memory of Bronte’s dad, John. We are deeply grateful for the $11,000 they raised to support life-changing medical research at Garvan. To support this vital work, visit our website.

You can power ground-breaking liver cancer research. Donate to help Garvan researchers disrupt the environments that allow liver cancer to thrive, and find ways to stop it before it spreads. 👉 Donate for liver cancer research: ow.ly/8xmQ50Z4xZV #LiverCancerResearch

City2Surf entries are still open #GoGarvan. By joining us, you’ll be supporting the Garvan Institute's life-changing research into cancer, immune and genetic diseases. 👉 Make an impact: ow.ly/LAi450Z3HcS

Dr Clare Puttick joins Medical Minds to explain how cancer cells evade detection by the immune system - and why these findings could have broader implications for diseases including endometriosis. 🎧 You can listen to the episode here: ow.ly/QiqK50Zfvfs

Liver cancer is on the rise in Australia, yet survival remains poor. Give today to help Garvan researchers transform our understanding of this lethal disease, find new treatment options and improve survival. 👉 Donate for liver cancer research: ow.ly/19pL50Z4xxo

Didn’t get a chance to attend our recent seminar on liver cancer? Dr Ankur Sharma and his team are mapping liver tumours in unprecedented detail, guiding more precise treatment decisions. 🎥 Watch the recording of the seminar on our website: ow.ly/yl1T50Zfvgp

We still have a limited number of Charity Places available for the Sydney Marathon, with plenty of time to reach the $3,000 fundraising target before race day. 👉 To learn more, click here: ow.ly/VQKY50Z3Hhi

In this episode of Medical Minds with Dr Ankur Sharma, we delve into the critical insight that cancer is not just a rogue cell – it’s an entire ecosystem –and that ecosystem is the key to unlocking a new class of cures. 🎧 Listen to the full episode on Apply or Spotify.

Help Garvan researchers find new ways to treat liver cancer and improve survival rates for people like Clive, and thousands of other Australians. Please donate, before it’s too late. 👉 Change the future of liver cancer: ow.ly/G2ko50Z4xv0 #LiverCancerResearch

Last chance to register. Tomorrow, Dr Ankur Sharma will present the latest research into how liver tumours rely on their surrounding environment to grow and resist treatment. Register here: ow.ly/tNog50Z01On

For Annie, volunteering has been a lifelong calling – but her connection to Garvan is deeply personal. After losing her husband, Rex, she saw firsthand the importance of medical research and high-quality care. 🔗 Read Annie’s story: ow.ly/P4Wc50ZbzK8

Interested in signing your workplace up to fundraise for Garvan at City2Surf? By joining us, you can support vital medical research. 👉 Find out more: ow.ly/L9ar50Z9K7G

Thank you to Club Condell Park for their support of Garvan! In just several months, they’ve already raised more than $19,000 through raffles, kids science days and their Denim & Diamonds fundraiser. Find out how you can fundraise for Garvan: ow.ly/NPgR50Z5ZrZ

Meet Anna, taking on the #SydneyMarathon this year to support vital breast cancer research at Garvan. Anna is running in support of her Mum, who was recently diagnosed with Stage 3 HER2+ breast cancer.