The Garvan Institute of Medical Research

The Garvan Institute of Medical Research became an autonomous research institute in 1984. Sponsored research accounts for one-quarter of Garvan's $14 million 1998 operating income. Going forward, it expects its income to derive approximately one-third from grants, one-third from donations, and one third from commercial activities. The bulk of current revenues from commercial activities come from Eli Lilly, Bristol-Myers, and Merck & Co.

The Garvan Institute of Medical Research in Sydney was founded in 1963, at which time it functioned as St. Vincent's Hospital's endocrine research department. The Garvan became an autonomous research institute in 1984 and maintains formal affiliations with St. Vincent's and the University of New South Wales . Its 210 scientists, of whom 50 are MDs or PhDs, focus on understanding the genetic basis of cancer, osteoporosis, arthritis, and mental illness.

Sponsored research funding and tech transfer fees generated $3.9 million (Australian) for the Institute in 1997 and $3.4 million in...

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