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The SuperbugAI Flagship is developing a hospital tracking and response system to detect superbugs. The system will also support personalised treatment to improve patient survival and control outbreaks sooner.

The Investment Funds Legislation Amendment Bill 2021 (IFLA Bill 2021) has lapsed following the federal election announcement.

The Australian Government will invest up to $15 million to determine the safety, efficacy and feasibility of implementing mitochondrial donation reproductive technology following the passing of Maeve’s Law.

We invite you to join us for our next Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) webinar at 10:30am on 12 April 2022.

A new expert advisory panel will guide research into mental health under the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).

A report on Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) grant opportunity gender data is now available.

The Australian Government has announced investments in the Medical Research Future Fund and a new plan for biotechnology in Australia in the 2022-23 Budget.

Read our policy for Department of Health staff who participate in activities funded by the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).

Funding from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) has supported the development and commercialisation of the world’s first dedicated lung scanner.

Have you thought about participating in MRFF grant assessment committees? Read the experiences of our assessors and find out how to nominate.

The Australian Government will invest up to $24 million in research to improve acute care systems and reduce emergency department waiting times. Funding is from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).

The Australian Government is investing more than $21 million to help turn vital medical research into better prevention, diagnosis, and treatment for patients.

The Australian Government has announced 27 grant recipients under the 2021 Rare Cancers, Rare Diseases and Unmet Need (RCRDUN) grant opportunity.

Seven clinical trials will share $14.8 million to test the use of combination therapies to treat debilitating mental illnesses. Funding is from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).

The Australian Government has announced Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) support for clinical trials to treat low-survival breast cancer.

The Australian Government is providing $42.8 million to help early to mid-career researchers find solutions to Australia’s greatest health challenges. Funding is from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).

A new Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) grant opportunity will support Australian medical research and innovation projects to conduct trials of mRNA-based vaccines and therapeutics.

To continue support for Australian health and medical research, the Australian Government is making available $276.4 million through 12 research grant opportunities. Funding is from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).

The Australian Government has announced a $48 million investment into COVID-19 medical research as part of its ongoing COVID-19 pandemic response. Funding is from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).

The Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) Roll of Honour celebrates the people who have contributed to the MRFF grant assessment process since 2015.

The Australian Medical Research Advisory Board (AMRAB) has determined its terms of reference and aims for 2021-2026.

The Australian Medical Research and Innovation Strategy 2021-2026 sets out the vision, aim and strategic objectives of the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF). The second strategy was registered on 8 November 2021.

The Australian Government is supporting researchers to improve the health and wellbeing of Australians by accelerating research knowledge and outcomes into health care and practice. Funding is from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).