The National Centre for Asbestos-Related Diseases (NCARD) was established as a national cooperative research centre in 2007 in Perth, Western Australia by the Commonwealth government. NCARD continues as an National Health and Medical Resaerch Council (NHMRC) recognised Centre of Research Excellence (CRE)
The NCARD stated aim is to enable the best Australian scientists, clinicians and researchers in the field, using the best available modern technology, to work cooperatively to find a prevention and/or cure for asbestos cancers in the shortest realistic timeframe.
NCARD has an excellent track record in attracting competitive research grants, both from Australian and international sources.