Three women of different ethnicities posing and smiling

University of Queensland research has found ethnicity plays a significant role in determining a woman’s risk of developing type 2 diabetes after early menopause.

26 September 2023
Used rapid antigen tests in a pile show positive and negative results.

Cases of the SARS-CoV-2 variant Omicron have escalated globally over the past two months, with many countries experiencing peaks higher than previous variants.

3 February 2022
An artists impressions showing the the semi-trailer with scanning equipment visible in the trailer

A semi-trailer will be converted into the world’s first mobile lung cancer screening facility to help boost early detection and increase survival rates in rural and remote Queensland where access to specialists is limited.

29 November 2021
Cigarette smoke on black background.

University of Queensland researchers have called on governments to quicken the pace towards a smoke-free Australia by increasing their attention on reducing the availability of cigarettes.

15 November 2021
Magnifying glass over skin cancer.

University of Queensland researchers will lead the creation of a national blueprint for screening melanoma - one of Australia’s most common and deadly cancers.

3 November 2021
Doctor showing woman website on digital device.

A calculator to help people understand their risk factors for COVID-19 infection and vaccination has been launched by the Immunisation Coalition in collaboration with Australian researchers.

25 October 2021
A couple holding hands while walking on the grass.

More than 2,100 babies are stillborn in Australia every year – a statistic that hasn’t changed in nearly 30 years.

15 October 2021
Dr Laura Genovesi in the research lab.

A genetic map of an aggressive childhood brain tumour called medulloblastoma has helped researchers identify a new generation anti-cancer drug that can be repurposed as an effective treatment for the disease.

7 July 2021

Researchers are calling for greater support for young mothers to reduce the incidence of child abuse after a study found children of mothers under 20 – and their subsequent siblings - were most at risk.

16 April 2021
doctor typing on a laptop with a stethoscope curled about beside the keyboard, and a patient skyping or zooming for a telehealth consult

Delivering healthcare services online can cut costs for patients, but not necessarily for providers, according to a new study.

26 October 2020
Image of pink-coloured cancer cells

An innovative technique to improve cancer treatments using tumour biopsies less than 30 minutes after they’re taken has been developed at The University of Queensland.

25 August 2020
Child sleeping on her side with a mother's hands tucking the blanket around her shoulders

Melatonin could improve brain functions related to sleep quality in children recovering from concussion, according to a University of Queensland study.

19 August 2020

Telehealth delivery of an Indigenous mental health program is being trialled by The University of Queensland, so care is not disrupted by coronavirus restrictions.

24 July 2020

A major clinical trial has found the drug Allopurinol does not prevent worsening of kidney disease.

25 June 2020

The proportion of Australians with bad cholesterol levels has dropped significantly, while Asian and Pacific countries recorded a sharp rise, according to the world’s largest study on the condition.

4 June 2020

Targeting large clones of skin cells caused by ultraviolet irradiation (UV) may help reduce skin cancers, according to University of Queensland research.

3 June 2020
word 'dementia" highlighted on a dictionary page

University of Queensland researchers say a new tool to measure of the quality of life of people with dementia will result in better targeted care for those living with the condition.

27 April 2020
A graphic depicting glass instruments being used on a reproductive egg.

Researchers have lifted fertility rates in older female mice with small doses of a metabolic compound that reverses the ageing process in eggs, offering hope for some women struggling to conceive.

12 February 2020
Dr Kristen Radford, left, Adam Briner and Chloe Yap.

University of Queensland scientists are heading ‘stateside’ with the support of 2020 Fulbright scholarships.

21 January 2020

Research from The University of Queensland suggests even small amounts of alcohol consumed during pregnancy could cause insulin-resistance in male rat offspring.

9 October 2019