The Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) is continuing to develop its plans for a world class health and medical research facility for the Hunter region.
Following the Australian Government's May 2009 budget announcement of $35 million, HMRI is moving ahead with the construction of the building on the Rankin Park Campus of Hunter New England Health. It is anticipated that the building will be completed in the first half of 2012.
The $90 million HMRI Building will bring together more than 450 medical researchers from the University of Newcastle and Hunter New England Health to improve the health of the Hunter community, boost the local economy and create more jobs.
The 16,000 square meter facility will allow co-location of of biomedical and researchers and clinical researchers to even better facilitate the effective translation of research into improved health outcomes. It will support the continued growth of HMRI, which is already the third largest medical research institute in NSW, and assist Hunter researchers to continue to deliver research of national significance.
Latest Building Developments
Last video update 12 August 2010
To read the latest media announcements on the building, click on the following links:
- Historical Celebration to Commence Construction
- HMRI gets approval to build new home
- HMRI Building designed to advance research and health
- Fact sheet re: construction of the HMRI building on the Rankin Park Campus of Hunter New England Health
- $35 million realises plans for HMRI building
- HMRI announces the appointment of a project director for the building
Media enquiries:
Stephen Mount, HMRI Communications Manager, phone 4921 4841 or 0434 600 940.
Information for Researchers
If you have any ideas or questions about, please send an email to building@hmri.net.au.
