The Menzies Research Institute Tasmania conducts innovative, world-class medical research to improve human health and wellbeing. Our research aims to help alleviate the impact of serious diseases on individuals, their families and the community. Our ultimate goal is to cure or prevent disease and save lives.

At Menzies Research Institute Tasmania our aspiration is to contribute significantly to human health and wellbeing, with particular emphasis upon research that takes advantage of Tasmania's unique population resource and other competitive advantages.

Our research efforts focus on preventing a range of diseases including cancer, multiple sclerosis, cardiovascular disease, diabetes,  osteoporosis, mental health and dementia.