Hunter Medical Research Institute

What began in 1998 as a bold vision to improve community wellbeing in the Hunter Region of NSW has today evolved into a world-class institute with 1500 medical researchers, students, and support staff striving to prevent, treat and defeat a multitude of serious illnesses.  Over 20 years later the health and wellbeing of the community remain at the heart of all we do.

Delivering patient-focused translational research is our major goal, which means seed funding start-up studies, supporting larger-scale research projects whilst fostering a flow of information and innovation back and forth between scientists, clinicians and public health professionals. Attracting top health and medical specialists and collaborating with other leading institutes and industries helps to fast-track the provision of new and better health solutions.

Huner Medical Research Institute (HMRI) is a medical research facility that houses labs, a Imaging Centre (one of the first facilities in the world to house a state-of-the-art Siemens MAGNETOM Prisma 3T scanner devoted entirely to medical research imaging purposes) a lecture theatre, meeting rooms and large, flexible function spaces including an outdoor terrace with BBQ facilities.

Caves Theatre - Capacity: 130
Includes wide screen and TV with a built-in PA system and flexible AV options for online and hybrid events.  Perfect for lectures, conferences, presentations, and awards ceremonies. 

Haggarty Lounge - Capacity: 80 theatre style or cocktail / 40 banquet style
Perfect for team workshops, training sessions, and luncheons. With floor-to-ceiling views of the bushland, the room offers ample natural light and a relaxed atmosphere. Includes wide screen and PA system.   

Seaspray Café 
Is available for additional break out catering station with tea/coffee and a assortment of catering options.