School of Exercise, Biomedical and Health Sciences

Human Biology Research

• Developmental Genetics Research Laboratory

Centre of Excellence for Alzheimer's Disease Research and Care

The Centre of Excellence for Alzheimer's Disease Research and Care is a collaborative research group. The Centre brings together leading researchers in different disciplines to facilitate studies that aim to lower the burden of Alzheimer's disease on the community and enhance the quality of life of people affected by this disease.

Melanoma Research

Melanoma is an aggressive form of skin cancer that causes over a thousand Australian fatalities each year.

The ECU Melanoma Research Foundation was established in 2007 to raise awareness of Melanoma and promote research into the causes and methods of prevention of this cancer.

Research projects include the development of a simple blood test to aid in the early detection of the spread of this deadly disease.