A first for SAHMRI 👏 We welcomed kids to our Public Tour for the first time, exploring the science and stories behind our work. Inspiring curiosity and the next generation of future researchers 🧠✨ Join us on a tour: https://sahmri.au/Tours
South Australia’s high-impact philanthropists are helping advance critical research. We are proud to work alongside many of the supporters featured and thank them for their ongoing contribution to improving health outcomes. Read more: https://sahmri.au/sa-givers
Step into meaningful work at SAHMRI
Current vacancies:
🔬 Research Support Officer (Full-time Contract)
🤝 Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) Program Manager (Part-time Contract)
Learn more ➡ https://sahmri.au/vacancies
The EMCR Committee at SAHMRI is building a stronger research community through mentorship and connection. Discover how we’re supporting the next generation of researchers 🌱Read more: https://sahmri.au/emcr-relaunch
A common heart condition affecting 1 in 3 Australians over 45 is also impacting elite athletes. New research is exploring why, and what it means for everyone.
Read more: https://sahmri.au/AF-Insights
A SAHMRI pilot study has found 60% of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander footballers and netballers in South Australia have experienced racism in sport.
Read more about how SAHMRI is advancing healthier, more inclusive futures in sport https://sahmri.au/racism-in-sport
A big shout out to Casey Treloar and 7NEWS Adelaide for bringing a ray of sunshine to #GatherRound with SAHMRI's beating heart display! See our iconic building become Adelaide’s pulse each evening until Sunday, highlighting the science behind sport.
Watch on 7NEWS ➡️ https://sahmri.au/rayofsunshine
The heart of health and medical research. The heart of innovation. In the heart of Adelaide.
Until Sunday, the iconic ‘cheese grater’ will pulse in red every half hour after dark, epitomising its life saving work.
Find out more 👉 https://sahmri.au/beatingheart
The science of sport has never been more delicious. SAHMRI’s ‘Elite Sport meets Elite Science’ luncheon brought together 120+ leaders to explore health, performance and research. From concussion to heart health, insights from elite sport are shaping outcomes for all.
Researchers, policymakers and healthcare organisations across SA have come together to drive system-wide implementation of the refreshed Aboriginal Health Research Accord. The Yitpi Yartapuultiku workshop marked a key step in turning ideas into action.
Read more ➡ https://sahmri.au/accordworkshop
A/Prof Adrian Elliott from the Centre for Heart Rhythm Disorders at Adelaide University and SAHMRI is investigating why endurance athletes are more likely to develop a common heart rhythm disorder.
A/Prof Elliott joined SEN SA radio to discuss his research.
Listen 👉https://sahmri.au/hearthealth
SAHMRI lights up for Gather Round, showcasing research improving lives, from tackling concussion and heart disease to advancing health across the community.
Learn more ➡ https://sahmri.au/beatingheart
A joint research trial between SAHMRI and Adelaide University is combining smart mouthguard technology with brain imaging scans to provide in-depth insight into the impact of head collisions in contact sport.
Watch the full story on 7NEWS👉https://sahmri.au/concussiontrial
SAHMRI attended the Perinatal Society of Australia and New Zealand (PSANZ) Annual Congress in Perth, with researchers and students presenting their work advancing perinatal and neonatal care.
Congratulations to student, Maria Yelland who received the PSANZ Neonatal Nursing & Midwifery Scholarship.
Australians living with multiple myeloma are being invited to take part in a new national program designed to help them build their wellbeing. Participants say it helped them feel calmer, more supported and better able to manage daily life.
The full story ➡ https://sahmri.au/myeloma-wellbeing
The MyWell Study is now recruiting people living with multiple myeloma and smouldering myeloma nationwide.
Those who took part in the pilot program say it helped them to better manage the daily realities of living with an incurable blood cancer.
7NEWS story 👉 https://sahmri.au/7NEWSMyWell
SAHMRI's new photographic exhibition has been extended until after Easter in the Clare Valley, giving more visitors the chance to get a glimpse under the microscope.
5CS radio spoke to us about the initiative.
Listen here 👉 https://sahmri.au/artexhibit
Ready for your next move? SAHMRI is hiring.
Current vacancies:
💼 Consumer and Community Engagement Lead
🧑💻 Epidemiologist/Research Associate
Learn more ➡ https://sahmri.au/vacancies
A international study published in world-leading journal Nature and led by researchers at SAHMRI and Adelaide University has uncovered a gut–brain signalling pathway that explains why parasitic infections trigger sickness symptoms.
Read more 👉https://sahmri.au/gutparasites
Associate Professor Stephanie Harrison joined ABC Mornings to discuss new research led by the Registry of Senior Australians (ROSA) Research Centre at SAHMRI, that suggests many cases of elder abuse aren't being recognised during hospital visits.
Listen 👉https://sahmri.au/ABCelderabuse
New research from the Registry of Senior Australians (ROSA) Research Centre has revealed only a small proportion of all the elder abuse cases estimated to be being perpetrated are being officially recorded during hospital visits.
Read more 👉 https://sahmri.au/elderabusestudy
Where elite sport meets elite science.
Join us at SAHMRI this AFL Gather Round for a special luncheon exploring sport, health and research. Hear from leading experts on concussion, heart health, nutrition and performance.
📅 Fri 10 April
📍 SAHMRI, North Terrace
Tickets here 👉 sahmri.au/luncheon
Last week, SAHMRI hosted the inaugural Hellenic Medical Journeys with the Hellenic Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, bringing Adelaide’s Greek community together to celebrate Hellenic Australians at the forefront of health research.
Read the full story 👉 https://sahmri.au/HMJ-2026
Ready for your next move? SAHMRI is hiring.
Current vacancies:
🧪 Research Radiochemist
💼 Consumer and Community Engagement Lead
🧑💻 Epidemiologist/Research Associate
Learn more ➡ https://sahmri.au/vacancies
When Sydney jeweller Sarah Gardner started a small fundraiser through her business, she had no idea the ripple effect it would have on blood cancer research.
“When I started fundraising, I wanted my daughter to see that you can make a change,” Sarah said.
Read 👉 https://sahmri.au/Sarah-Gardner
We had the great pleasure of hosting Professor Nicola Spurrier at SAHMRI today! 🏥
Chief Public Health Officer for SA Health, Prof Spurrier presented on 'The art of graceful compromise' to a packed auditorium to celebrate International Women's Day.
SAHMRI is hiring and we want to hear from you!
Current vacancies:
💼 Consumer and Community Engagement Lead
🧑💻 Epidemiologist/Research Associate
🧪 Research Radiochemist
Learn more ➡ https://sahmri.au/vacancies
SAHMRI's Registry Centre is gearing up for a busy few days!
Our second Datathon event is on tomorrow, and on Friday we'll host our annual symposium!
Both events are made possible by the very generous sponsors DELL Technology/Microsoft and the Commission on Excellence and Innovation in Health.
Did you know SAHMRI offers a Work Experience Program? 🧑🔬
If you're in Year 11 or 12 and interested in gaining hands-on experience from world-class researchers, this program is for you!
Learn more and apply ➡️ https://sahmri.au/Work-Exp-26
Calling all Graduate Radiochemists! 🥼
MITRU at SAHMRI is looking to grow their team. The role will support the manufacture, testing, development and validation of existing and novel diagnostic and therapeutic radioactive tracers.
Interested? Learn more 👉 https://sahmri.au/vacancies
