About Us

About The Westmead Institute for Medical Research The Westmead Institute for Medical Research (WIMR) is a leading Australian Medical Research Institute. WIMR’s mission is to liberate people globally from the burden of serious illness and disease. WIMR delivers on its mission by investigating the most pressing health issues of our time, and translating research findings into better preventions, diagnostics, treatments and cures. Closely affiliated with Westmead Hospital and The University of Sydney, WIMR research is focused on delivering the best possible outcomes for patients. Forming part of the thriving Westmead Health Precinct, WIMR’s impact stretches far more broadly, improving health outcomes for people throughout the world. WIMR is keen to identify both individuals and organisations with financial capacity and a keen interest and the motivation to support medical research.