Minister for Medical Research David Harris joined leaders from the Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research, and members of the Perich family to open the new facility.

Co-located with Liverpool Hospital as part of the Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research, the new centre will be a hub for more than 60 clinical scientists working in robotics, medical AI, digital health and remote diagnosis and intervention.

The NSW Government backs the Ingham Institute as part of its $160 million Medical Research Support Program that funds the state’s vibrant research and innovation ecosystem.

The Ingham Institute has received more than $24 million in NSW Government funding in recent years.

Minister Harris praised the philanthropic generosity of the Perich family in helping to create the facility.

Research projects to be housed at the centre include:

• Remote sensing and wearable devices in midwifery, nursing and women’s health
• Allied health led rehabilitation robotics and gamified therapy for acquired brain injury
• Diverse application of digital solutions for diabetes prevention, child and adolescent wellbeing, and management of gastrointestinal disease
• AI and machine learning in cancer, cardiology, neurology and stroke treatment
• Cost-effectiveness studies of surgical robotics
• Advanced immersive training environments for future health leaders.