Research for better health
Research is the foundation of healthcare excellence at CALHN hospitals, sites and services. We prioritise science and innovation to serve our communities now and into the future.
Create impact through research
At CALHN we know responsive and effective healthcare is underpinned by scientific and clinical research. We strive to be a global leader in healthcare research through fostering world-class talent and embracing medical innovation, technology and big data.
We collaborate across South Australia’s biomedical precincts and with universities locally and internationally. Our research is diverse, spanning cancer care, surgery, personalised medicine, Aboriginal health, healthy aging, intelligent health solutions, (including responsible AI) and more.
Latest research news
Read our news stories and listen to our podcasts to stay up to date.
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News
March 25 2025
5 mins min. read
Why hormones rule your life – and how new research can help
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Research Pulse podcast
March 12 2025
2 min. read
Why doctors are giving their patients ‘nature prescriptions’
Research
News
February 25 2025
4 min. read
Why won’t my reflux go away? Clinical science could help
Research
News
February 19 2025
3 min. read
Filtering blood to boost cancer treatment: world-first trial at the RAH
Research
News
February 04 2025
3 min. read
Go outside! Being in nature might boost your immune system
Research
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Research Pulse podcast
January 29 2025
2 min. read
Feeling confused or anxious about breast density? Research can help
Research
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January 23 2025
2 min. read
AI may help doctors identify hidden risk factors for breast cancer
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Research Pulse podcast
December 19 2024
2 min. read
The technology revolution solving medical mysteries for families
Research
News
October 23 2024
4 min. read
That’s a wrap on CALHN’s inaugural Research Exchange
Education & Training
Education and training opportunities at CALHN
ViewClinician PhD Pathway
A structured and supported career development opportunity for clinicians pursuing a career as a clinician researcher.
ViewEpiCentre
A state-of-the-art health informatics, biostatistics, health economics and epidemiology centre.
ViewHuman Research Ethics Committee (HREC) submissions
Learn more about CALHN HREC and its approval processes.
Research strategy
Learn about CALHN'S research strategy for 2023–2028.
Clinical Trials Centre
Connecting health research to clinical care. Find out more about clinical trials, explore our facilities and browse the latest publications.
RAH Research Fund
Supports clinicians and researchers to find diagnoses, treatments and cures.
AusHealth Ventures
The exclusive commercialisation agent for CALHN.
Research events
Be inspired by the world-class research being undertaken across CALHN's world-class services through our research showcase events, including free community-focused seminars and professionally orientated event
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (TQEH) Research Expo showcases the valuable research being conducted at TQEH and the Basil Hetzel Institute (BHI) for Translational Health Research.