AAMRI OIS Report 2017-18 – Victorian Independent Medical Research Institutes show impressive results

In 2017–18 the Victorian Government provided $34.3 million to 12 independent research institutes through the Operational Infrastructure Support (OIS) Program.

The OIS Program helps fund services and infrastructure that support research activities but are not covered by research grants. Through the support provided by the OIS Program the Victorian Government enables these independent medical research institutes to deliver the outstanding outcomes for Victoria described in this report.

This 2019 AAMRI Report was produced for the Department of Health and Human Services.

The report details the amazing work Victorian Independent Medical Research Institutes are undertaking to work together, to find new treatments, better diagnosis for disease and improve health outcomes for everyone, including:

  • 765 active clinical trials involving Victorian Medical Research Institutes
  • 7 new start-up companies
  • $276M in competitive grant income
  • More than 900 partnership agreements
  • 147 outreach events
  • More than 4800 staff & students

Read the full report below.