Gallipoli Medical Research addresses health issues impacting

veterans, their families, and the wider Australian community

We specialise in biomedical research in veteran health, liver and respiratory diseases, and oncology.

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Why we do what we do

of ADF veterans have a long-term health condition

fastest growing cause of death in Australia is liver cancer

growth rate each year for lung disease (nontuberculous mycobacteria)

Who we help

Veterans, their families, medical professionals, and the wider Australian community

Veterans and serving ADF

To better understand the impacts of military service and the transition from ADF on health and wellbeing.

Families & friends of veterans

To support families and improve health outcomes across veteran communities.

Patients and clinical trial participants

To discover and test new treatments that have the potential to save lives.

Medical professionals

To conduct biomedical research and clinical trials with impact.

20 years of research driving better outcomes for veterans

Gallipoli Medical Research (GMR) is a leading not-for-profit research institute located in Brisbane, Queensland.

GMR is committed to enhancing the health and wellbeing of veterans, their families, and the wider Australian community by undertaking innovative medical research and translating results into high impact solutions.

Our pioneering biopsychosocial research acknowledges the physical, mental and social factors influencing illness.

As an approved research institute (ARI) our multidisciplinary academic research team continues to focus on research that will have a real and lasting impact; enhancing the health and wellbeing of veterans and their families.

Our unique Queensland location

live in Queensland

in Australia

operational air base

Participate in a research project

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Help improve RSL Be:Well for veterans

ADF veterans are invited to give feedback on the RSL Be:Well online program

Veterans

Transitioned in the past 12 months? Have your say.

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Active Choices for Springfield

Participate in a clinical trial

Respiratory

Non-cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis (NCFB)

CSL787_2001

Oncology

Primary Non-metastatic Uveal Melanoma

IDE196-010

Oncology

Advanced HRD-Negative Ovarian Cancer

MK2870-021

Oncology

Advanced or Metastatic Colorectal Cancer (mCRC)

ABT-301-103

Liver

Liver Disease (MASH/NASH)

BIO89-100-132 ENLIGHTEN-Cirrhosis

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Advanced/Metastatic Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)

TACTI-004

Choosing a life of medical research

Dr Afolabi Akanbi has chosen to pursue research and to contribute to improving treatments for people living with chronic liver diseases.

New research shows link between fats, obesity and impaired immune response

Research recently published in Nature has uncovered new insights

Changing the tumour ‘soil’ to improve liver cancer therapy

A diagnosis of liver cancer often arrives quietly, but its impact is devastating. For many patients and their families, it brings uncertainty, limited treatment options, and survival odds that remain stubbornly low.

New Queensland Procurement Policy supports veterans

At a recent East Coast Forum, Gallipoli Medical Research CEO Miriam Kent said the State Government’s new Procurement Policy “genuinely seeks to support veterans”.

Gwen Cherne joins GMR Board

Gallipoli Medical Research is delighted to welcome veteran family and suicide prevention advocate Gwen Cherne as a new Board member.

GMR Voices podcast coming soon

Gallipoli Medical Research lab tours

Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the doors of a world-class medical research laboratory?

Big cash at the Big Bash

A huge thanks to Queensland Cricket for supporting GMR as the charity recipient for the 50-50 Charity Raffle at Saturday’s Big Bash game.

GMR partners with sporting bodies to benefit military veterans

The Friends of Gallipoli Medical Research initiative unites Queensland’s peak sporting bodies with the veteran community to foster healthier and connected lives through research.