Papilloma virus infections and superbug tuberculosis strains will come under renewed attack, after the federal government today agreed to support two University of Queensland research projects.
18 December 2012Researchers from The University of Queensland’s Institute for Molecular Bioscience (IMB) have identified the nerves involved in the painful tropical disease called ciguatera.
11 December 2012Young people who have the potential to experience osteoarthritis in the knee post reconstructive surgery will benefit from pioneering research at The University of Queensland.
30 November 2012A University of Queensland researcher has been awarded an $85,000 grant to identify the genes that underlie rare paediatric brain disorders.
23 November 2012A University of Queensland researcher is calling on all Australians to do their part to reduce the spread of superbugs as we mark Antibiotic Awareness Week this week, November 12-18.
15 November 2012The University of Queensland’s Institute for Molecular Bioscience (IMB) has been awarded $4 million in funding from the Australian Research Council (ARC), including $325,000 for a project that will use spider venom and fungi to stop insects from...
9 November 2012New approaches to cancer treatment and improved nickel mining output were the winning ideas from the grand final of UniQuest’s annual Trailblazer competition held at The University of Queensland on September 4.
10 September 201260 University of Queensland (UQ) professional staff members have been recognised as “Miracle Workers” at a special ceremony today, August 27.
27 August 2012The top two prizes in UniQuest’s annual Trailblazer innovative ideas competition at The University of Queensland have been won by a genetic discovery that could help feed up to a billion people and a safer way to monitor the breathing of premature...
27 August 2012Queensland scientists are unlocking the benefits of a protein found in seeds of a spiky red fruit that could lead to the development of more affordable medicines made from plants.
26 July 2012The University of Queensland’s main research commercialisation company, UniQuest, has launched the 2012 Trailblazer entrepreneurial ideas and innovations competition, with a share of $100,000 worth of cash prizes on offer.
13 June 2012Perth university student Adam Hand radically altered the plans for his Christmas holidays, with the destination changing from an orphanage in Nepal to a research laboratory in Brisbane.
2 March 2012UQ staff members and teams who have made an exceptional contribution to the University were recognised this month at the annual UQ Staff Recognition Awards.
23 February 2012Australian scientists are working with industry to develop a spider venom extract for treating chronic pain.
17 February 2012