00907nas a2200121   4500000000100000008004100001100001700042700001600059245006100075300001000136490000800146520063100154       2001                            d1 aWhitworth J.1 aChalmers J.00aA half-century of Australian health and medical research  a29-320 v1743 a<p>
In 1951, the Journal published an overview of medical research in Australia since Federation. This concluded that, with a few notable exceptions, discoveries were few and research funding was paltry. In contrast, in 2001, Australia has become a significant contributor to international medical research. Three Australians have been awarded Nobel Prizes for research performed in Australia, and others have received international awards. Research growth has been driven by the development of the tertiary education sector and independent medical research institutes. Nevertheless, there is no room for complacency.
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