Projects

Browse and manage projects across the institute.

NameProject IDDescriptionMembers
The Amazon-to-Parkville Malaria Genomic Trail

WEHI-2026-MAL-01

A global collaboration tracking malaria parasite evolution from remote Brazilian communities to Melbourne. This project utilizes lattice light sheet microscopy to visualize the transmission of Plasmodium vivax and develop high-efficacy vaccine candidates.

4 members
Snow Centre Immune Cell Fate Mapping

WEHI-2026-IMM-04

Utilizing the Cyton2 cell-timer model to decode how genetics control the lifespan and 'fate' of immune cells. The goal is to develop precision treatments for lupus and rheumatoid arthritis by predicting cellular behavior in real-time.

4 members
Next-Gen CAR-T 'Spy' Cell Engineering

WEHI-2026-CAN-09

A $17m initiative focused on engineering 'spy' cells—DC subsets with superior antigen-presenting capabilities—to infiltrate and dismantle lethal brain cancers and solid tumors previously resistant to immunotherapy.

4 members
Bax-Mediated Apoptosis in Parkinson's Disease

WEHI-2026-NEU-02

Investigating small molecule inhibitors of Bax-mediated apoptosis in dopaminergic neurons. This project aims to halt the neurodegeneration associated with Parkinson's and other protein-misfolding disorders.

4 members
Colonial Foundation Precision Diagnostics

WEHI-2026-DIA-07

Development of a landmark blood test for gluten-specific T-cells to detect coeliac disease without gluten challenges. Expanding the 'Diagnostic Odyssey' pipeline for rare genetic disorders in First Nations communities.

4 members