Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research

Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research or WEHI was established in Melbourne in 1915. This is a leading research institute in Australia and carries on research works that prove beneficial for the patients.

Walter Hall, an English man, in the middle of 19th century, visited Australia. After his death, Eliza, his widow was suggested to open a trust by Richard Casey. Later, Harry Allen and Richard Casey established a center for medical research.

The research institute was set up with funds from the trust, after Eliza has died. Dr. Sydney Patterson became the full time director of the institute for the first time.

Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research has a noteworthy place for itself among the numerous Melbourne health care organizations. WEHI has been set up in Parkville. The research works, carried on by this medical research institute, cover the following fields:

• Molecular Genetics of Cancer
• Haematology and Cancer
• Malaria
• Immunology
• Structural Biology
• Immunity and Infection
• Autoimmunity and Transplantation
• Molecular Medicine
• Bioinformatics

Besides carrying on research programs, Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research has earned its name as a center of professional education. This institute holds regular seminars for its students. Conferences and various events are also organized here.