The Bosch Institute Mission

The Bosch Institute is a major centre for medical research at the University of Sydney. It brings together basic and clinical research scientists to tackle major unsolved questions about the human body in health and in illness.

Our mission:

To perform high quality research into the normal functioning of the healthy human body.
To perform high quality research into the causes, prevention, detection and treatment of human diseases.
To provide outstanding training for junior scientists in the intellectual, practical and ethical aspects of biomedical research.

Latest news & events

Annual Scientific Meeting 2012

The Bosch Institute conducts an Annual Scientific Meeting each year. This year the theme will be "Methuselah or the Six Million Dollar Man? Ageing, Regeneration and Repair of Tissues and Organs". This is a full day program and registration is free and essential for catering purposes. Read more...

Distinguished Seminar Series: Chronic Pain is a Disease in its Own Right Demanding New Treatments

The Bosch Distinguished Seminar Series comprises two "one hour" seminars which are held in June and September this year. The first Distinguished seminar this year will be presented by Professor MacDonald J Christie on Tuesday June 12, 2012. Read more...

New Agents for Cancer Treatment that Block Both Tumour Growth and Spread (Metastasis)

Researchers in the University of Sydney’s Bosch Institute are reporting novel and powerful ways of stopping the growth and spread of cancers. The Iron Metabolism and Chelation Program headed by Professor Des R. Richardson has shown, moreover, that the new anti-cancer agents – called iron chelators – can control a range of cancers, yet can do so with minimal side effects. Read more...

Harbour Cruise to Welcome New Young Investigators

Every year a Harbour Cruise is organised by the Bosch Young Investigators. This serves to welcome new members, is an opportunity for people from different disciplines to socialise, and is always a fun night! Read more...

SMS/Bosch New Researchers Program, 2012

A record attendance for the 2012 SMS/Bosch New Researchers Program this year with 80 students (mostly Honours students) enjoying the two day program (6th & 7th March). Students reported that the program was very helpful and informative. Topics covered this year included - Writing a Thesis, Giving a Seminar, Occupational Health and Safety, Intellectual Property, Ethics, Digital Imaging/Powerpoint, Endnote, Experimental Design and Bosch Facilities Overview. Read more...