A close-up of several human cells

University of Queensland researchers have identified a pathway in cells that could be used to reprogram the body’s immune system to fight back against chronic inflammatory and infectious diseases.

19 January 2023
An artist's impression of E. coli, which infects over 150 million people worldwide.

Scientists have pinpointed a gene that helps deadly E. coli bacteria evade antibiotics, potentially leading to better treatments for millions of people worldwide.

14 January 2022
The potentially devastating E. coli ST131 superbug

An international study led by The University of Queensland has tracked a potentially devastating multi-drug resistant E. coli strain that is only one gene away from being resistant to almost all antibiotics.

1 April 2014
Cells from Staphylococcus Aureus (Golden Staph)

The University of Queensland’s new Australian Infectious Diseases Research Centre (AID) has become the first sponsor outside of NSW of the Australian Museum’s prestigious Eureka Prizes.

4 February 2011

The University of Queensland topped the nation in the prestigious Australian Research Council Future Fellowships announced today, being awarded 31 fellowships worth a total of more than $22 million.

17 November 2010