Sax Institute welcomes new Member, School of Translational Medicine

The Sax Institute has welcomed the School of Translational Medicine at Monash University as a new Member.

Its inclusion brings the total number of Member organisations to 77 across Australia, strengthening a powerful network committed to advancing public health and health services research.

Sax Institute CEO Dr Martin McNamara said he was pleased to see the School join the Institute.

“Membership of the Sax Institute provides opportunities to connect with a national community dedicated to strengthening the use of evidence in decision-making. We’re delighted to have the School join this growing network of organisations committed to improving health and wellbeing.”

Part of Monash University’s Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, the School of Translational Medicine, based at the University’s Alfred Campus, operates at the forefront of translational research, accelerating discoveries into clinical applications. Its expertise in large-scale clinical data management, biostatistics and epidemiology underpins research with real-world impact. As a partner in the Alfred Research Alliance, the School plays a central role in integrating education, research and patient care, and training the next generation of translational researchers through innovative programs.

Benefits of membership

Sax Institute membership offers organisations a unique network of leaders in public health and health services research. Member benefits include:

  • Opportunities to engage with policymakers and decision-makers to help ensure evidence has a greater impact on health outcomes
  • Being part of a national community committed to strengthening the role of research in policy and practice
  • Being able to apply for our annual Research Action Awards, which recognise researchers whose work has positively impacted policy or practice
  • Discounted fee on submissions to Public Health Research & Practice, the Sax Institute’s peer-reviewed journal.

Becoming a Member of the Sax Institute is free of charge. Find out more about our application process here.