Our mission is to make cutting-edge imaging capabilities accessible to Australian researchers and industry, to enable significant impacts on national health challenges and to accelerate Australian innovation.
NIF provides a full suite of advanced imaging capability including preclinical and human imaging, radiochemistry, and analysis of imaging data. We are experts in developing new technologies, interpreting data, and applying imaging to solve complex problems.
At NIF, we pursue this vision by:
- strengthening Australia’s community of world-leading imaging experts and users
- keeping Australia at the forefront of research infrastructure for physical imaging
- facilitating the translation of research to benefit national health challenges and the broader economy
- generating valuable imaging data collections that answer important medical research questions
- ensuring that NIF has the partnerships and resources to deliver on its vision.
NIF provides imaging in support of:
- health and medical innovation such as bioengineering, clinical science, biology, medical technology, and pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical therapies
- agriculture
- materials and industrial science
- museum, cultural and physical collections.
Our expertise, equipment and services are critical to Australia’s ability to translate discoveries, undertake clinical trials and commercialise medical products.
We partner with people who translate their discoveries into real-world applications. Thousands of scientists, clinicians and professionals across hundreds of institutions and companies use our capabilities to help answer their research questions. We work with volunteers and patients who contribute to health and discovery by being part of the research.
The national NIF network ensures Australia’s imaging investments are efficient, are accessible to research and industry, and cover Australia’s diverse population.