About the Centre

Since its formation in 2000, the NBRC has become one of Australia's leading research centres into disorders of the blood. Beginning with a focus on platelet disorders and coagulation, the Centre has established new research programmes in cancers of the haemopoietic system, particularly the myeloproliferative disorders and chronic lymphocytic leukaemia. Another exciting new area of research at the NBRC is the application of blood and marrow-derived stem cells to repair and regenerate damaged tissues. Building on many years of clinical expertise in stem cell transplants to cure leukaemia and lymphoma, our scientists are now providing stem cells for several experimental models of organ repair.

The NBRC is the research arm, both basic and clinical, of the Department of Haematology and Transfusion Medicine at Royal North Shore Hospital. With clinicians leading the research teams, our focus is firmly on translational medicine, and most of our projects arise from a clinical problem. We are leaders in the development of new assays to improve patient care, and in bringing novel therapies to the clinic. The close interaction between research and hospital scientists, clinicians and nurses, are a major reason for our ongoing growth and success. The NBRC is affiliated to the University of Sydney and the Northern Clinical School.

In late 2008, the NBRC relocated to the Kolling Building, a state-of-the-art research and teaching facility at RNSH. In addition to providing superb new laboratories, this move has strengthened collaborations with scientists and clinicians on campus and attracted new staff and students. In 2009, the NBRC was invited to join the Kolling Institute, as part of a new group of laboratories with expertise in stem cells, the Sydney Centre for Developmental and Regenerative Medicine.

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Research Opportunities

Introducing young scientists and clinicians to basic and translational research is one of the key roles for our Centre. In addition to formal postgraduate programmes (Honours and PhD) we also provide opportunities for research fellows (12 month appointments) and for doctors and laboratory scientists study a research project during their training. Our scientists are keen to collaborate with other groups, based on our expertise in coagulation, haematological cancers. stem cell biology and flow cytometry. For further details, please contact the Director of Research.

Address

The Northern Blood Research Centre is located on Level 11 of the new Kolling Building, on the Royal North Shore Hospital campus (see map). The hospital is situated on Pacific Highway in the lower North Shore of Sydney
and is only a five-minute walk from St Leonards station on the North Shore line.

Northern Blood Research Centre

Level 11, Kolling Building
Royal North Shore Hospital
St. Leonards 2065
Sydney NSW
Australia