About the Holsworth Biomedical Research Centre
We’re a research centre driving biomedical solutions for rural health.
Our research impacts on health policy, clinical practice, disease prevention, and wellbeing, both in Australia and internationally.
The Holsworth Biomedical Research Centre is committed to advancing biomedical research leading to improved health and wellbeing for everyone, with a focus on rural and regional communities. We are dedicated to sharing our findings with the global research community, healthcare providers, and the general public.
OUR MISSION
To explore the biological, physiological and functional causes of disease. Then, create management strategies to improve health and wellbeing in regional and rural communities.
OUR STORY
In 2025, four established research initiatives were consolidated to form the Holsworth Biomedical Research Centre, based in Bendigo, Victoria.
- Holsworth Research Initiative
- Holsworth Cancer Research Initiative
- Holsworth Biomedical Research Initiative
- Holsworth Initiative for Medical Research, Rural People
This collaborative hub combines expertise in microbiology, biochemistry, molecular biology, and exercise physiology to advance biomedical research of local importance with global reach. Our work addresses critical health challenges with a strong focus on the needs of rural and regional communities. By fostering collaboration, driving discovery, and translating research into practice, we are committed to improving health outcomes and wellbeing across Australia and internationally.