Anne Stanley (Werriwa, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I was privileged to receive an invitation to the 11th annual research excellence awards held by the Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research. The Ingham institute is a unique facility in south-west Sydney which has aligned its research with the clinical needs of the local area health district. Research done by the institute immediately makes a difference to the lives of people in our community. The model is unique in New South Wales and Australia, and perhaps world.

The Ingham has recently joined forces with the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute. Researchers have published 728 papers this year in prestigious journals like The Lancet and has published over 2,000 papers in the last five years. A mountain of work for the just over 300 researchers that call the Ingham home.

This year the institute recognised legends Bob Ingham, Tony Perich and John Hexton, as well as awards for best early career researcher, best higher degree student, excellence in teaching, best administration and distinguished researcher. On the night, the institute also launched their strategic plan for 2023-2026. The mission of the institute is summed up by 'Local purpose, national significance and global impact'. I thank Stephen Thompson, the CEO, Terry Goldacre, the chair, and Professor Les Bokey AM, research director, for the warm hospitality and, more importantly, for the work they do to find solutions for our community.