Woolcock Institute of Medical Research
Business / Practice Details
Business / Provider Type
Education Provider, Service Provider
Services Offered
Education
Interest Areas / Topics Covered
Research
Profile
Business / Provider Profile
The Ann Woolcock lecture is to promote medical research in respiratory health. The lecture is made possible by a donation from Glaxo Smith Kline Australia for an Ann Woolcock Endowment.
The purpose of the endowment is to provide the Woolcock Institute staff and associates with advanced skills and ideas through fostering an exchange of respiratory scientists and clinicians between the Institute and other Institutions outside Australia.
The purpose of the endowment is to provide the Woolcock Institute staff and associates with advanced skills and ideas through fostering an exchange of respiratory scientists and clinicians between the Institute and other Institutions outside Australia.
Why us
OUR VISION
Improved quality of life for individuals and families affected by sleep, breathing and lung disorders.
ASPIRATION
The Woolcock Institute of Medical Research (the Woolcock) aspires to maintain our world leading research impact by the translation of sleep, respiratory and lung cancer research into better clinical outcomes globally.
WHO ARE WE?
Currently ranked as the leading Australian sleep and respiratory research institute, the Woolcock is a globally renowned network of researchers and clinicians who deal with the causes, prevention, diagnosis and treatment of respiratory disease and sleep disorders.
OUR VALUES
RESPECT
We support open, respectful discussion, effective communication, transparent decision making and productive internal governance practices
In particular, we show respect at all times for staff, patients, families and carers as well as referring clinicians
EXCELLENCE
We strive for excellence and innovation in research, research translation, clinical care and patient outcomes
PARTNERSHIP
We actively seek mutually beneficial internal and external partnerships
We strive to obtain the best possible outcomes with our multidisciplinary and multifaceted approach to addressing respiratory and sleep disorders
SUPPORT
We support and, where possible, resource individuals and teams to achieve their goals and potential
OPPORTUNITY
We explore creative ways of providing quality career and learning opportunities for researchers, students, associates and staff
Improved quality of life for individuals and families affected by sleep, breathing and lung disorders.
ASPIRATION
The Woolcock Institute of Medical Research (the Woolcock) aspires to maintain our world leading research impact by the translation of sleep, respiratory and lung cancer research into better clinical outcomes globally.
WHO ARE WE?
Currently ranked as the leading Australian sleep and respiratory research institute, the Woolcock is a globally renowned network of researchers and clinicians who deal with the causes, prevention, diagnosis and treatment of respiratory disease and sleep disorders.
OUR VALUES
RESPECT
We support open, respectful discussion, effective communication, transparent decision making and productive internal governance practices
In particular, we show respect at all times for staff, patients, families and carers as well as referring clinicians
EXCELLENCE
We strive for excellence and innovation in research, research translation, clinical care and patient outcomes
PARTNERSHIP
We actively seek mutually beneficial internal and external partnerships
We strive to obtain the best possible outcomes with our multidisciplinary and multifaceted approach to addressing respiratory and sleep disorders
SUPPORT
We support and, where possible, resource individuals and teams to achieve their goals and potential
OPPORTUNITY
We explore creative ways of providing quality career and learning opportunities for researchers, students, associates and staff