Timeline of our cancer research and treatment
View our timeline of cancer research and treatment between 1857 and 2016 and discover the major contributions our researchers and clinicians have made.
https://www.thermh.org.au/about/about-the-rmh/our-history-and-archives/timeline-of-our-cancer-research-and-treatmentThen and Now: Online photographic exhibition
Be transported back in time and see some of our most-treasured historical photos placed side-by-side with modern-day versions, and read about how we've transformed over the years.
https://www.thermh.org.au/about/about-the-rmh/our-history-and-archives/then-and-nowThe RMH Medical Voices: oral histories with our senior doctors
The Royal Melbourne Hospital is preserving insights into our events and activities through oral history recordings with senior medical staff.
https://www.thermh.org.au/about/about-the-rmh/our-history-and-archives/rmh-medical-voicesJames Beaney: an eccentric surgeon from our past
James Beaney was a surgeon at the Melbourne Hospital from 1860 to 1891. His every step invited controversy and divided public opinion.
https://www.thermh.org.au/about/about-the-rmh/our-history-and-archives/james-beaney-an-eccentric-surgeon-from-our-pastHistorical publications tell the story of the Royal Melbourne Hospital, our services and our people.
https://www.thermh.org.au/about/about-the-rmh/our-history-and-archives/historical-publicationsLearn more about the history of the Royal Melbourne Hospital's Royal Park campus.
https://www.thermh.org.au/about/about-the-rmh/our-history-and-archives/history-of-rmh-royal-parkLearn more about the history of the Royal Melbourne Hospital at its inner city Melbourne and Grattan Street sites.
https://www.thermh.org.au/about/about-the-rmh/our-history-and-archives/history-of-the-rmh-parkvilleThe Archives of the Royal Melbourne Hospital document the traditions and history of the oldest public hospital in Victoria.
https://www.thermh.org.au/about/about-the-rmh/our-history-and-archives/our-archivesThe Royal Melbourne Hospital was Victoria's first public hospital and celebrated its 175th anniversary in 2023.
https://www.thermh.org.au/about/about-the-rmh/our-history-and-archives/our-175th-anniversaryLearn more about the breakthroughs and innovations first achieved at the Royal Melbourne Hospital.
https://www.thermh.org.au/about/about-the-rmh/our-history-and-archives/breakthroughs-and-milestonesAI technology could be the future for measuring quality of life News article
New technology developed by the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) neurosurgery team has the potential to predict a patient’s health-related quality of life post-surgery.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/ai-technology-could-be-the-future-for-measuring-quality-of-lifeThe Office for Research manages all aspects of internal and external funding administration for research purposes.
https://www.thermh.org.au/research/office-for-research/research-endeavoursOur organisation, the ethics committee and investigators must ensure that the research continues to conform to approved ethical standards, and in accordance with the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) Research Policy throughout its lifecycle.
https://www.thermh.org.au/research/office-for-research/post-approval-project-managementNational and international policies, guidelines and regulations prescribe best practice to ensure research is conducted to the highest governance and ethical standards possible.
https://www.thermh.org.au/research/about-research/conducting-research-at-the-rmh/policies-guidelines-sopsResources to support clinical research
The success of any research study depends on highly trained study teams
https://www.thermh.org.au/research/resources-to-support-clinical-research-at-the-rmhResearch governance is a framework through which an institution is accountable for the scientific quality, ethical acceptability and safety of the research it allows to be conducted.
https://www.thermh.org.au/research/office-for-research/research-governanceQuality assurance (QA) projects are an essential and integral part of improving the quality of healthcare service and delivery.
https://www.thermh.org.au/research/office-for-research/ethics/quality-assuranceAustralian legislation at the federal and state and territory levels provides some protection of privacy of personal information.
https://www.thermh.org.au/research/about-research/conducting-research-at-the-rmh/privacy-in-medical-researchConducting research at the RMH
As part of our service to researchers, collaborators and sponsors, we have compiled a knowledge bank of essential elements required to setup and conduct a research project.
https://www.thermh.org.au/research/about-research/conducting-research-at-the-rmhWe post the latest news and updates from the Royal Melbourne Hospital's Office for Research.
https://www.thermh.org.au/research/office-for-research/office-for-research-news