Holsworth Biomedical Research Centre

Transforming biomedical research into real health outcomes for regional and rural communities.

About

We’re a research centre driving biomedical solutions for rural health.

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Research

Our research focuses on tackling health challenges in rural and regional communities through innovative biomedical science.

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Staff

We’re a diverse team of researchers, bringing expertise from microbiology to health sciences to tackle complex health challenges.

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Facilities

Our research facilities support cutting-edge science and real-world collaboration

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Events

La Trobe Rural Health School Conference 2026

Wednesday 01 July 05:00pm
La Trobe Rural Health School invites you to the LRHS Conference 2026: Intersections of Place, People and Health.

Building age-friendly health literacy

Final report launch: Building health literacy for age-friendly health care in rural areas.
Holsworth Biomedical Research Centre Launch

Holsworth Biomedical Research Centre officially launched at La Trobe
International Women’s Day Spotlight: Associate Professor Donna Whelan

This International Women’s Day, discover how Associate Professor Donna Whelan is redefining STEM leadership, advancing biomedical science, championing equity and showing that diversity drives better science.