Research for better health
CALHN invests in research and innovation to deliver real healthcare benefits for our community now and into the future.
Create health impact
At CALHN we know responsive and effective healthcare is underpinned by scientific and clinical research. We strive to be a global leader in healthcare research through fostering world-class talent and embracing medical innovation, technology and big data.
We collaborate across South Australia’s biomedical precincts and with universities locally and internationally. Our research is diverse, spanning cancer care, surgery, personalised medicine, Aboriginal health, healthy aging, intelligent health solutions, (including responsible AI) and more.
Latest research news
Read our news stories and listen to our podcasts to stay up to date.
Research
News
June 02 2025
2 min. read
Finding common ground; strengthening the Patient-Doctor partnership for Polycythaemia Vera
Research
News
May 26 2025
4 min. read
‘Scary needles’ is more than just a fear for kids with difficult IV insertion
Research
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Research Pulse podcast
May 22 2025
2 min. read
It’s tiny, but this ‘master organ’ controls your hormones and your health
Research
News
May 07 2025
3 min. read
300 and counting: Royal Adelaide Hospital leads landmark cancer therapy study
Research
News
May 07 2025
3 min. read
How art, AI and innovation are transforming cancer care at the Royal Adelaide Hospital
Research
News
Research Pulse podcast
May 05 2025
2 min. read
Learn from the past, prepare for the future: this is epidemiology
Research
News
March 25 2025
5 mins min. read
Why hormones rule your life – and how new research can help
Research
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Research Pulse podcast
March 12 2025
2 min. read
Why doctors are giving their patients ‘nature prescriptions’
Research
News
February 25 2025
4 min. read
Why won’t my reflux go away? Clinical science could help
Research
News
February 19 2025
3 min. read
Filtering blood to boost cancer treatment: world-first trial at the RAH
Research
News
February 04 2025
3 min. read
Go outside! Being in nature might boost your immune system
Research
News
Research Pulse podcast
January 29 2025
2 min. read
Feeling confused or anxious about breast density? Research can help
Education & Training
Find education and training opportunities at CALHN, sign up for your GCP certification and access free learning resources from A-CTEC.
ViewClinician PhD Pathway
A structured and supported career development opportunity for clinicians pursuing a career as a clinician researcher.
ViewAdelaide EpiCentre
CALHN’s state-of-the-art hub for expertise, support and training in health informatics and economics, biostatistics and epidemiology.
ViewHuman Research Ethics Committee (HREC) submissions
Learn more about gaining CALHN HREC approval for research considered greater than low risk.
Research strategy
Our research strategy nurtures top-tier research talent, embraces innovative technologies and forges mutually beneficial research partnerships.
Clinical Trials Centre
CALHN’s Clinical Trials Centre provides purpose-built facilities and state-of-the-art research infrastructure at the Royal Adelaide Hospital (RAH).
Our partners
AusHealth Ventures
Learn more about AusHealth Ventures, the exclusive commercialisation agent for CALHN.
RAH Research Fund
Supporting clinicians and researchers to find diagnoses, treatments and cures, the RAH Research Fund raises funds for research at CALHN.