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The Australian community expects research to be conducted responsibly, ethically and with integrity and we play a vital leadership role in maintaining and promoting the responsible conduct of research.
Our current legislative basis is the National Health and Medical Research Council Act 1992 (NHMRC Act). We are responsible to the Commonwealth Minister for Health.
In human health, the study of genetics explores how the function and composition of single genes can affect growth and development. Rapid advancements in genetics and related technologies are creating enormous opportunities for understanding, preventing, treating and curing human diseases.
We offer opportunities for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students enrolled in an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in a health or medical research or science related field to take up a virtual Internship in the agency.