Research at Subiaco

St John of God Subiaco Hospital is considered a world leader in cancer research, providing patients access to some the most innovative treatments available.

Our research program spans a broad range of clinical areas, including oncology, neurosurgery, orthopaedics, intensive care and respiratory medicine.

Explore our latest hospital research report to discover the remarkable achievements across our research portfolio.

Research units

Explore each research unit to find out more about the projects, publications, researchers and clinical trials underway.

  • Anaesthesia and pain research

    A leading research unit in WA for muti-centre clinical trials and guidance in anaesthesia, pain and perioperative medicine.
    Anaesthesia and pain research at Subiaco

  • Breast cancer research

    Focuses on improving the health care and lifestyles of those affected by breast cancer.
    Breast cancer research

  • Colorectal Cancer Research

    Aims to improve surgical outcomes and survival rates for patients with colorectal cancer.
    Colorectal Cancer Research Group

  • Gynaecological Cancer Research

    We are a leader in local, national and international gynaecological cancer research with a focus on improving the quality of life for ovarian cancer survivors.
    Gynaecological Cancer Research Group

  • Intensive care research

    Providing supportive care which aims to aid general recovery by supporting organ systems of the body.
    Intensive care research at Subiaco

  • Orthopaedics research

    Focus on outcomes of total knee and hip arthroplasty.
    Orthopaedics research at Subiaco

  • Thoracic Research

    Key research areas include respiratory medicine, lung cancer and thoracic oncology. We are the largest respiratory and respiratory oncology research group in WA’s private sector.
    Thoracic research at Subiaco

Key research areas include respiratory medicine, lung cancer and thoracic oncology. We are the largest respiratory and respiratory oncology research group in WA’s private sector.

Research at St John of God Health Care

St John of God Health Care undertakes high quality, ethical research which has the greatest potential to improve clinical practice. As a leader in the Australian health sector, we participate in world-class research projects and clinical trials with a focus on providing the highest quality health care.
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Subiaco Clinical Trials Unit

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.

The Subiaco Clinical Trial Unit has a strong record of providing vital treatment opportunities for patients consistent with the hospital’s clinical service provision. Areas of focus include pancreatic, ovarian, endometrial, breast, lung, upper gastrointestinal, prostate, renal and colorectal cancers. The unit engages in commercially-sponsored, investigator-initiated and cooperative research group trials, from early-phase first-in-human, to late phase trials, with a specific focus on areas of unmet need.