Our Research
Australia is internationally renowned for the strength of its (mainstream) basic medical and clinical research, clinical trials and analytical capabilities. However, while it has one of the highest levels of use of complementary medicine per capita in developed nations, historically it provides one of the lowest investments in related research.
The Institute seeks to provide a coordinated, national approach to developing a comprehensive research agenda and resolving complex methodological issues to facilitate appropriate translation of evidence into practice and policy.
Closing the evidence gap through high quality research.
We conduct clinical and laboratory research to close the gap between our use of complementary medicines and our understanding and knowledge of how they work.
Our research provides a critical step in understanding how herbal medicines work in the body. Chemical analysis of herbal products for quality assurance is an important extension to our clinical studies program and provides a wealth of opportunities for innovation in medicinal product development.