Gallipoli Medical Research Foundation Background

In 1970, Greenslopes Hospital became a teaching hospital of the University of Queensland with research commencing in that year. The Repatriation Commission recognised that research is an integral part of a successful teaching hospital, contributing to the development of knowledge about health and diseases, enriching the clinical environment, promoting a culture of enquiry and resulting in advances in patient care. At an early stage the Repatriation Commission established fully functioning research laboratories. In 1987, the Repatriation Commission developed a purpose-built laboratory to further foster research on campus and replaced the previous research laboratories.

In the following years, Greenslopes Hospital became internationally renowned for its research into hypertension and in particular, primary aldosteronism. The Hospital also undertook significant research in many other areas of endeavour including endocrinology (Cushing’s Syndrome), colorectal disease, coronary heart disease, respiratory disease, oncology, diabetes, pain management, obesity and mental health.

The Greenslopes Private Hospital Veterans’ Research Foundation was launched at Greenslopes Private Hospital in 1997.

The Gallipoli Medical Research Foundation, launched in May 2005, took over the activities of the Greenslopes Private Hospital Veterans’ Research Foundation. The name Gallipoli is above politics and is part of Australian folklore. It is one of the few words spoken in Australia with something approaching reverence. Gallipoli reflects the Anzac tradition of ingenuity, mateship, courage and perseverance. We will endeavour to demonstrate these attributes so that the Gallipoli Medical Research Foundation serves as a lasting memorial to our forebears.

The relaunch of the Foundation coincided with a new beginning for research at Greenslopes Private Hospital.