The hub unites researchers, clinicians and industry to fast-track breakthroughs into real patient care.
UNSW Sydney has officially opened a world-leading Health Translation Hub – a first-of-its-kind centre designed to fast-track medical discoveries into real patient care and supercharge collaboration across research, industry and the health system.
The 35,600sqm facility forms the powerhouse of the NSW government’s $1.5 billion Randwick Campus Redevelopment, bringing together researchers, clinicians, students and community partners in a single, purpose-built environment.
Developed by UNSW in partnership with infrastructure leader Plenary, the Hub creates seamless links between the university and neighbouring hospitals.
It delivers an immersive, interdisciplinary learning environment where future health professionals from medicine, allied health, population health and biomedical engineering work side-by-side with practitioners on real-world problems.
UNSW Sydney Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Attila Brungs said the UNSW Health Translation Hub would give students unrivalled opportunities to develop their skills.
“The UNSW Health Translation Hub is about bringing people together to transform health,” he said.
“By uniting students, researchers, clinicians, industry and the community in one place, we can rapidly turn discoveries into real improvements in health care, strengthen patient outcomes and help prepare the health professionals of tomorrow.
“It is wonderful to see our bold vision come to life. This groundbreaking facility reflects UNSW’s deep commitment to improving health and patient care – and achieving health equity in partnership with government and industry.”
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Research at the UNSW Health Translation Hub will focus on precision and personalised medicine, advanced therapeutics, new models of care, health systems, mental health, ageing well and cancer.
It also forms part of the broader Randwick Health and Innovation Precinct. UNSW will occupy two-thirds of the UNSW Health Translation Hub under an initial 20-year agreement, which includes co-location with Minderoo Children’s Comprehensive Cancer Centre (MCCCC) and The George Institute for Global Health. The remaining space is led by Plenary and is open to industry.
The hub was opened by NSW premier Chris Minns, who described it as a “game-changer”.
“This facility embodies what’s possible when government, universities and industry work together – breaking down barriers between research and care and putting NSW at the forefront of global health innovation,” he said.
“The ultimate goal of this hub is simple: better health outcomes for people across NSW. Every discovery made here, every partnership formed, will translate into better treatment, faster diagnosis and stronger communities.”