Today’s Research
Tomorrow’s Treatment
For more than 40 years, RPH Research Foundation has been funding some of the greatest minds in Western Australia to unlock new discoveries and improve the quality of healthcare available to all West Australians.
Today’s Research
Tomorrow’s Treatment
For more than 40 years, RPH Research Foundation has been funding some of the greatest minds in Western Australia to unlock new discoveries and improve the quality of healthcare available to all West Australians.
Our Vision
A healthier future for West Australians through research-driven advancements and patient-centred solutions
Our Vision
A healthier future for West Australians through research-driven advancements and patient-centred solutions
For more than 40 years, RPH Research Foundation has been funding some of the greatest minds in Western Australia to unlock new discoveries and improve the quality of healthcare available to all West Australians.
In the past, we have provided seed funding to Nobel Prize Laureates Dr Robin Warren AC and Professor Barry Marshall AC as they revolutionised the treatment of stomach ulcers, thereby transforming our understanding of ulcers and the lives of millions around the world.
Our support has assisted Professor Fiona Wood AM in her world-leading burns research that helped save the lives of victims of the Bali bombings in 2002 and led to the development of spray-on-skin.
Medical advances simply would not be possible without research that underpins our health system, from disease prevention, to improving diagnoses and treatments. In recognition of this, the RPH Research Foundation was established with the aim of becoming a beacon of hope where extraordinary thinking delivers exceptional outcomes.
We are an independent, not-for-profit organisation that is the charitable foundation for Royal Perth Hospital (RPH) and the East Metropolitan Health Service (EMHS) that supports the vital role of research in teaching hospitals, helping to ensure the best outcomes for patients, including some of the most disadvantaged members of our community.
What makes us unique
- A hospital-centric medical research foundation with its own dedicated research facility
- 5000m2 of research offices and laboratories that contain cutting-edge equipment to enable world-class research in the heart of Perth
- Biostatisticians to support researchers in developing high-quality research datasets
- Strong collaboration with Western Australian universities
Our Mission
As the charitable Foundation for Royal Perth Hospital, our mission is to fund and empower world-class research and innovation that drives medical breakthroughs, enhances patient care, and strengthens the WA healthcare system
Our Mission
As the charitable Foundation for Royal Perth Hospital, our mission is to fund and empower world-class research and innovartion that drives medical breakthroughs, enhances patient care, and strengthens the WA healthcare system.
Our Values
Integrity
We are commited to honesty, transparency, and ethical conduct in all our actions
Collaboration
We work to bring together researchers, clinicians, donors and the community to support world-class research
Innovation
We champion curiosity and forward-thinking apporaches in everything we do
Excellence
Our work is underpinned by rigorous processes, a commitment to quality and continuous improvement.
Strategic Objectives
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A research and innovation program aligned with RPH priorities, supporting research into Major Trauma, Mental Health, Community and Virtual Care, including Aboriginal health and vulnerable populations, advanced cell therapies, cardiology, critical care, emergency medicine, digital health, haematology, and the Dobney focus areas of heart disease, cancer and diabetes.
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A focus on tangible improvements in patient care by supporting innovative research with clear clinical pathways, translating discoveries into outcomes through bench-to-bedside research.
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A robust infrastructure to support worldclass research and healthcare, driven by a modern research facility that fosters collaboration, builds early-to-mid career researcher capacity, and enhances WA’s reputation as a recognised leader in research.
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A community that understands and values the importance of research and healthcare innovation in WA hospitals, supported by patient and family-centred programs and increased public awareness of research outcomes and benefits.
Core Values
Integrity
We are commited to honesty, transparency, and ethical conduct in all our actions
Collaboration
We work to bring together researchers, clinicians, donors and the community to support world-class research
Innovation
We champion curiosity and forward-thinking apporaches in everything we do
Excellence
Our work is underpinned by rigorous processes, a commitment to quality and continuous improvement.
Strategic Objectives
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A research and innovation program aligned with RPH priorities, supporting research into Major Trauma, Mental Health, Community and Virtual Care, including Aboriginal health and vulnerable populations, advanced cell therapies, cardiology, critical care, emergency medicine, digital health, haematology, and the Dobney focus areas of heart disease, cancer and diabetes.
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A focus on tangible improvements in patient care by supporting innovative research with clear clinical pathways, translating discoveries into outcomes through bench-to-bedside research.
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A robust infrastructure to support worldclass research and healthcare, driven by a modern research facility that fosters collaboration, builds early-to-mid career researcher capacity, and enhances WA’s reputation as a recognised leader in research.
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A community that understands and values the importance of research and healthcare innovation in WA hospitals, supported by patient and family-centred programs and increased public awareness of research outcomes and benefits.