Woolcock Institute of Medical Research
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The Woolcock Institute of Medical Research (WIMR) is an Australian medical research institute that is focused on the prevention and treatment of sleep and respiratory disorders, lung cancer, and tuberculosis. Affiliated with the University of Sydney and the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, the Woolcock Institute is located in the Sydney suburb of Glebe, New South Wales; with a satellite office located in Hanoi, Vietnam.The Executive Director of the Woolcock Institute since July 2012 is Professor Carol Armour.
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Motto | Leaders in breathing & sleep research |
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Founder(s) | Professor Ann Woolcock |
Established | 1981; 43 years ago (1981) |
Mission | Medical research |
Focus | Sleep and respiratory disorders; lung cancer; and tuberculosis |
Chair | Robert Estcourt |
Executive Director | Professor Carol Armour |
Faculty | University of Sydney |
Adjunct faculty | Royal Prince Alfred Hospital |
Staff | 200 |
Budget | A$13 million (2015) |
Formerly called | Institute of Respiratory Medicine |
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Website | woolcock |
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