Research domains

Biomarker discovery

Finding the biological signals that unlock better health.

This strategic research domain uncovers the biological markers that drive disease, guide diagnosis, and predict treatment response. By integrating genomics, proteomics, bioinformatics, and clinical insight, we identify the biological signatures that enable earlier detection, more precise care, and personalised approaches to health. Our work lays the foundation for the next generation of “precision medicine”.

Disease mechanisms

Decoding the biology of disease development

This strategic research domain investigates the fundamental processes that drive disease, using cell biology and functional genomics to uncover what goes wrong and why. From gene regulation to cellular signalling, our research reveals the intricate pathways that underlie illness - paving the way for targeted therapies, better models, and deeper understanding of human health at its roots.

Health translation

Turning research into real-world impact

This strategic research domain champions the journey from knowledge to action - whether it begins at the lab bench or within communities. This domain drives innovation in health through collaborative research, co-designed interventions, and evidence-based strategies that create measurable change in quality of life. By working alongside patients, practitioners and policy makers, we translate discovery into better care, stronger systems, and healthier societies.

Centre for Precision Health - ECU Strategic Research Centre