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Providing state-of-the-art in vivo imaging, including microcomputed tomography scanning, fluorescent and bioluminescent imaging, and intravital microscopes.

Animal imaging

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World class facilities to support the research of disease in vivo.

Animal research

Supporting the translation of scientific advances into clinical practice.

Clinical research facility

Dynamic biomaterials analysis and biomechanical profiling

An integrated service that quickly and economically generates genetically modified mice for the research community.

Genome editing: mouse engineering Garvan/ABR (MEGA)

Providing high quality histology services to internal and external researchers.

Histopathology

Providing researchers with a broad range of imaging techniques, analysis software and service options to assist with their research.

Microscopy

Providing high quality, rapid and standardised authentication of human cell lines to researchers at Garvan and beyond

Molecular genetics: Cell line identification

Offering high and low throughput nucleic acid extraction services to Garvan researchers and external clients.

Molecular genetics: DNA/RNA extraction

Delivering excellence in rodent genotyping to researchers nationally

Molecular genetics: mouse genotyping

Providing capillary sequencing and fragment separation services to the research community

Molecular genetics: Sanger sequencing and fragment analysis

Connecting researchers, research participants and genetic support services for better health outcomes.

My Research results

A fully equipped unit supporting researchers performing tissue culture experiments.

Tissue culture facility

Professor Chris Goodnow and Dr Manu Singh

Chris Goodnow and Manu Singh at the Garvan Institute

Scientists have identified mutated immune cell clones that could point to improved treatment for refractory coeliac disease.

‘Rogue’ immune cells explain why a gluten-free diet fails in some coeliac patients

Dr Rama Dhenni and Professor Tri Phan

Scientists have uncovered why vaccines can elicit a stronger immune response if they are administered in the same arm.

Left or right arm? New research reveals why vaccination site matters for immune response

Associate Professors Clare Stirzaker and David Croucher

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Cancer Council NSW grants will support innovative approaches to monitoring breast cancer recurrence and improving treatment effectiveness for high-risk neuroblastoma.

Breast cancer blood test and childhood cancer projects given the green light

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A major new Garvan-led research project will develop advanced DNA analysis methods to provide a more detailed picture of the human genome, improving access to the benefits of genetic medicine for diverse populations.

Research to unlock life-changing benefits from advanced DNA analysis

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Associate Professor Maté Biro brings specialised expertise in how immune cells interact with tumours to the Institute’s Cancer Ecosystems Program.


Garvan appoints leading expert in cancer-immune interactions

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Dr Ira Deveson will receive the Ruth Stephens Gani Medal at the 2025 Science at the Shine Dome event, in recognition of his contributions to clinical genomics and bioinformatics. 

Australian Academy of Science honours Garvan genomics researcher

Associate Professors Owen Siggs and Jodie Ingles are leading the Genomics of Rare Disease Registry

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Sydney researchers are recruiting for a study aimed at improving diagnosis, treatment and support for an estimated two million people who live with rare genetic diseases in Australia alone.

Recruiting now: study to uncover genetic cause of rare diseases

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Dr Shona Ritchie has received Cancer Institute NSW funding to explore how a cholesterol-regulating medication could make existing chemotherapies more effective against pancreatic cancer.

Garvan researcher to investigate cholesterol-lowering drug for pancreatic cancer treatment

Sophie Hespe
and Associate Professor Jodie Ingles

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Garvan researchers update guidelines on which genes should – and which should not – be included in genetic testing for patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.

Researchers refine genetic test panel for inherited cardiomyopathy

Professor Paul Timpson, Dr Cecilia Chambers and Dr David Herrmann

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Scientists identify a molecule that fuels pancreatic cancer spread to the liver, opening new avenues for treatment.

A metabolism switch that could help stop the spread of pancreatic cancer

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