Research Achievements
The University of Queensland is a research intensive institution and is ranked among the top three universities in Australia. The Faculty of Health Sciences makes a significant contribution to the strength and depth of research conducted within the University.
In the 2010 Excellence for Research in Australia (ERA) survey, 10 specialised areas of UQ Medical and Health Science research were ranked above world standard, while UQ Cardiovascular Medicine & Haematology and Neurosciences research was rated well above world standard. (read more)
The Faculty has developed a reputation for research that can be taken from the laboratory to the bedside, with a range of research spin off companies established.
Two prestigious Australian Fellowships, awarded by the peak national research funding body, the National Health & Medical Research Council (NHMRC) to researchers making significant contributions in their field, have been awarded to Professor Wayne Hall and Professor Wendy Hoy.
The Faculty attracts major funding from Australian and international sources, including the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the NHMRC, Australian Research Council, and state and federal government.
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Research ProjectsSignificant projects and awards include: NHMRC-funded Centres for Clinical Research Excellence in cardiovascular and metabolic disease, |
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