Latest QIMR Berghofer News

Gut Microbiome Could Delay Onset Of Type 1 Diabetes
$11 Million to Fill Gap in Australian Health and Climate Research
Hundreds of new genes linked to depression in unprecedented global study
Long-acting contraceptives seem to be as safe as the pill when it comes to cancer risk: new study
We don’t all need regular skin cancer screening – but you can know your risk and check yourself
Prestigious National Health and Medical Research Council grants worth $3.74 million awarded to four QIMR Berghofer scientists
Funding needed to study potential link between bushfire smoke and dementia
QIMR Berghofer cell therapy saving lives of immunocompromised patients
Training Pacific health professionals to tackle dengue mosquitoes
QIMR Berghofer depression discovery brings fresh hope for ‘melancholia’
Yes, you still need to use sunscreen, despite what you’ve heard on TikTok
QIMR Berghofer research leads to new treatment for potentially deadly Graft-versus-Host Disease
Age related health decline a predictor of future dementia risk
Long COVID Inflammation Damages Heart
QIMR Berghofer geneticist elected a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences
How do genes shape the structures in our brains? We studied 70,000 people and found new links to ADHD and Parkinson’s
World’s largest study of brain volume reveals genetic links to ADHD, Parkinson’s Disease
Immune cell ‘atlas’ will help kids fight life-threatening diseases
Australia’s population diversity may be helping to save our skin
Focus on healthier people and planet proves winning formula for UniSC
UQ Recognised In Life Sciences Queensland Awards
AI tool to personalise brain stimulation therapy for major depression
New international guidelines boost accuracy for cancer genetic testing
National registry for common genetic condition provides new possibilities
Launch of world first patient registry for Australia’s most common genetic disorder
Researchers develop ground-breaking immunotherapy for aggressive brain cancer
UQ Researchers Awarded MRFF Funding
Urgent funding needed to save home-grown next-generation cancer research
Artificial intelligence revolutionises monitoring of brain development in children
UQ secures global partnership to create homegrown lifesaving vaccines
Engaging science grants spark STEM interest and protect environment
Study of deadly Australian Japanese Encephalitis Virus strain prompts push for new vaccine
Mental health, bushfire safety and PFAS contamination among the focal points of this year’s Industry Research Projects Program
Scientists unite globally to tackle problematic internet use
Central Queenslanders to hear latest research on child food allergies
Forum offers parents support to navigate childhood gastrointestinal conditions
World-class cancer research centre announced for QIMR Berghofer
Breakthrough Discovery In Fight Against Liver Disease
Academy’s national symposium on food futures yields fruitful discussion
Research reveals the genetic code behind non-identical twins
Team Takes Science To Remote QLD Communities
New findings could be life-changing for genetic syndrome sufferers
New sun safety advice tailored for Australia’s diverse population
Competition opens to elevate early-stage medtech pitches
Urgent appeal to advance glaucoma genetic test to save sight
Prestigious National Health and Medical Research Council grants awarded to 13 QIMR Berghofer scientists
Prestigious National Health and Medical Research Council grants worth $16.5 million awarded to 12 QIMR Berghofer scientists
QIMR Berghofer engages AI partner to fast-track cancer drug discovery