Our research units cover a broad range of medical and surgical specialties including cancer, orthopaedics, colorectal surgery, mental health and intensive care medicine.
Aboriginal health
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Aboriginal health research at Midland
The research in this program aims to support improvements in the quality of health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait islanders with close engagement with indigenous practitioners.
Aged care
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Aged care medicine at Midland
With an aging population, the clinical research activities provide commitment to facilitate high quality evidence based practice to improve the health, treatment and recovery of older Australians.
Allied health and rehabilitation
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Allied health research
This program supports research investigations across a variety of allied health specialties. -
Allied health research at Midland
Allied health research is pivotal to provide high-quality care and enable key collaborative research across departments and with external partnerships. -
Stroke rehabilitation at Midland
Our research team has a focus on engagement with key stakeholders for improving patient outcomes collaborating with The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health as well as Australian hospitals and universities.
Anaesthesia and pain
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Anaesthesia and pain research at Subiaco
The St John of God Subiaco Hospital Anaesthesia and Pain Research Group is the leading site for delivering high-quality multicentre clinical trials in anaesthesia, pain and perioperative medicine. -
Anaesthesia research at Midland
The Anaesthesia Department is actively involved in clinical research at St John of God Midland Hospital.
Cancer and clinical trials
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Breast cancer research
St John of God Subiaco Hospital provides a range of diagnostic and surgical services for breast cancer patients. This includes innovative reconstruction surgery, medical oncology, supportive care through dedicated breast nurses and specialist physiotherapy and psychology care. -
Clinical Trials Unit at Midland
Clinical Trials Unit at Midland is an integral arm of Midland’s Research Department. We are a team of clinical trial coordinators and research nurses that work alongside investigators from the site selection visit till the end of trial archiving. -
Cancer research at Midland
With a focus on collaboration to enable the highest quality of care to be provided, our team is committed to continue to strive for better patient outcomes and translation of results to guide evidence based clinical pathways and knowledge transfer. -
Colorectal Cancer Research Group
Our research aims to improve survival and quality of life for patients with colorectal cancer. We integrate benchtop and clinical research activities, providing a unique opportunity for clinicians, scientists and laboratory staff to work closely together to maximise patient care. -
Gynaecological Cancer Research Group
We are a leader in local, national and international gynaecological cancer research encompassing basic science, histopathology, molecular genetics, surgical innovation, peri-operative care, medical oncology, psycho-oncology and survivorship. -
Oncology clinical trials at Bunbury
The Oncology Clinical Trials department was established in July 2003 making St John of God Bunbury Hospital the first regional cancer treatment centre in Western Australia to conduct clinical trials. -
Oncology clinical trials at Murdoch
The Murdoch Oncology Clinical Trial Unit was established in 2012, with the aim of providing West Australian oncology patients and their families the best possible care through research-driven practice. -
Oncology clinical trials at Subiaco
The Clinical Trial Unit at St John of God Subiaco Hospital is committed to ongoing research of cancer treatment and outcomes, ensuring our patients receive the most advanced contemporary treatment as well as contributing to the wider body of knowledge in relation to cancer.
Emergency medicine and ICU
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Emergency medicine research
Our research team is committed to improving patient outcomes and practices within our Emergency Department. Research collaborations are fundamental to our work and we have strong links with St John Ambulance, the Pre-Hospital Care Research Unit at Curtin University and The University of Notre Dame Australia. -
Emergency medicine research at Midland
Research in the specialty of emergency medicine continues to expand and is helping to improve patient treatments and clinical outcomes. -
Intensive care research at Midland
Our research has contributed significantly to several national and international clinical trials. We are outcome focused with an emphasis on the translation of research, helping to generate knowledge to enhance patient’s health outcomes. -
Intensive care research at Murdoch
Our research group is focused on improving aspects of treatments provided to intensive care patients. It is important that patients are receiving the best possible care when they are at their most vulnerable. This research team is a member of the Australian and New Zealand ICU Clinical Trials Group. -
Intensive care research at Subiaco
In addition to contributing to national and international clinical trials, members of the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Research Group have developed and published multiple studies conceived to address the specific needs of patients admitted to one of the busiest private ICUs in Australia.
General surgery
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General surgery at Midland
Our research aims to drive quality improvement in clinical pathways, processes and patient outcomes. We are committed to contributing and collaborating on specific national databases and cancer specific data sets.
Infectious diseases
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Infectious diseases research at Midland
This research program aims to identify, understand and prevent infectious disease for improved patient outcomes whilst delivering high-quality evidence based care.
Orthopaedic
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Orthopaedic research at Midland
Research activities include an integrated multidisciplinary approach encompassing disease, pain and injury. -
Orthopaedics research at Murdoch
The Murdoch Centre for Orthopaedic Research (MCOR), produces high-quality research in the field of orthopaedics, with the aim of discovering innovative ways to improve clinical practice, surgical outcomes and patient experience. -
Orthopaedics research at Subiaco
Our Orthopaedic Surgery Research Group is conducted to audit clinical outcomes, better understand disease and injury, and investigate new technologies which may lead to further improvements in patient treatment.
Mental health
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Perinatal mental health research
The perinatal period spans pregnancy and the first one to two years after birth - a time where women and their partners are rapidly adjusting to their new role as parents and are at increased risk for mental health conditions. -
Trauma and mental health research
We bring together clinical and academic excellence to help determine the best practice and evidence-based care for treating patients with the aim of better understanding trauma, mental health and recovery.
Palliative care
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Palliative care research at Murdoch
Palliative care research focuses on improving care for patients with life threatening illnesses and their families. Research at St John of God Murdoch Hospital involves palliative care, emergency medicine and the clinical research unit.
Pastoral care
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Pastoral care research
Pastoral services is a defining feature of Catholic health care, encapsulating the essence of leading the Mission of Jesus in offering hospitality, hope and healing to our patients, clients and residents.
Respiratory
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Respiratory medicine research at Midland
Respiratory diseases and disorders have a range of negative outcomes for those affected, with a reduced quality of life and an increased risk of hospitalisation. Our research aims to ensure patients are confident to manage their condition and are therefore able to have a better quality of life.
Thoracic
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Thoracic research
Our research extends across respiratory and thoracic oncology, spanning primary lung malignancy, interstitial lung disease, mesothelioma, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary thromboembolic disease, respiratory complications of connective tissue disorders and respiratory issues in bariatric surgery.