The Woolcock has research groups in areas such as physiology, imaging, cell biology, molecular medicine, epidemiology, sleep and upper airway, circadian rhythms and chronobiology, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, allergy and clinical trials.

The Woolcock also has engineering capabilities, utilising the latest technology in electronics, software, and analysis to make devices in support of research.

There are currently over 40 research projects in progress.