Making a real impact in
Health
At La Trobe, we believe that real impact happens with real action. Our health researchers are working with global industry, community, government, and academic partners to tackle the key challenges of our times.
Promoting physical, mental and emotional health and wellbeing for all individuals and across all stages of life is key to the creation of inclusive, equitable and prosperous societies.
Our research has led to improved patient and public health outcomes, innovative new spin-out companies and health technologies, and reduced health inequalities for priority population groups.
Stories of impact
Our research centres and institutes
La Trobe’s world-class research centres and institutes boast state-of-the-art facilities and, aligned to La Trobe’s research themes, collaborate with industry, government, and the community to drive new discoveries and work towards common goals.
Our thinkers and innovators
Professor Stephanie Gras
Professor James Boyd
Professor Nilmini Wickramasinghe
Professor Brian Abbey
Dr Saimon Moraes Silva
Professor Patrick Humbert
Professor Chris Sobey
Dr Erin Smith
Professor Kay Crossley
Adam Bourne
Alison Lane
Irene Blackberry
Working together with industry
From start-ups to large enterprises, La Trobe partners with global industry to collaborate on research and development, workforce development and entrepreneurial exploration. We have a proud history of co-location in our facilities, supporting industry partners to build capacity and grow.
Other areas of impact
Real impact doesn’t stop here. Explore La Trobe’s full impact across key areas of health, science and technology.
Research with impact
We’re committed to maximising the contribution our research makes to the economy, society, environment and culture, beyond the contribution to academic research.