Centre for Eye Research Australia

CERA is an independent, specialist medical research institute in East Melbourne with an internationally connected workforce and a strong translational character. Its discovery laboratories and genetic engineering infrastructure are complemented by clinical research spaces at the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital, while its affiliation with the University of Melbourne connects research, clinical expertise, and academic training. CERA’s fully owned, not-for-profit Cerulea Clinical Trials provides a platform for investigator-led and industry-sponsored ophthalmic studies, creating a route from laboratory development to patient evaluation. Funding draws on competitive Australian medical research programs, including NHMRC and MRFF support, alongside philanthropy and industry partnerships. An IP pipeline and spin-out companies support commercialisation.