Research at Sydney Medical School

Our research

Expertise in medicine and surgery

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Our researchers from the University of Sydney School of Medicine are dedicated to improving health through excellence in research, creating new knowledge and fostering innovation and research at the highest level, across the disciplines of basic science, clinical medicine and public health.

Our academics and students produce high-impact research that addresses the most important global health issues and challenges in our areas of research strength.

Highlights

  • Westmead Applied Research Centre
    Westmead Applied Research Centre (WARC) at the University of Sydney innovates to reduce chronic diseases, focusing on digital health, equity, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Established with Western Sydney Local Health District, it addresses diverse health needs in Western Sydney.
  • Reproduction and Perinatal Centre
    The Reproduction and Perinatal Centre (RPC) excels in reproduction and maternal-fetal medicine research, aiming to improve care for women, families, and babies. It unites experts from various schools at Western, Northern, and Central precincts of the University of Sydney.
  • Centre of Research Excellence in Pulmonary Fibrosis
    The Centre of Research Excellence in Pulmonary Fibrosis (CRE-PF) enhances lives through individualised care and cutting-edge research. Funded by the NHMRC and philanthropy, the CRE-PF leverages national infrastructure to address patient priorities and deliver best-practice care across Australia.
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$421 million in income

We have generated over $421 million in research-related income over the past five years.

14,895 in publications

We have generated 14,895 publications and 227,525 citations over the past five years.

2.7 average CNCI

We have a 2.7 average category normalised citation impact (CNCI) score over the past five years.

Specialties

Addiction medicine

  • Clinical Associate Professor Mark Montebello

Anaesthesia

Child and adolescent health

Clinical ophthalmology and eye health

Clinical pathology

Dermatology

Emergency medicine

  • Dr Andrew Coggins

General practice

Genomic medicine

Internal medicine

Intensive care medicine

  • Conjoint Associate Professor Anthony Delaney

Medical imaging

Obstetrics, gynaecology and neonatology

Otolaryngology head and neck surgery

  • Clinical Professor Catherine Birman

Pain medicine

Psychiatry

Radiation oncology

  • Clinical Professor Sandra Turner

Sleep medicine

Surgery

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