In 2024, we stayed focused on advancing discoveries to improve the lives of those impacted by brain diseases. Thanks to your support, life-changing breakthroughs are closer than ever! #UQ #QBI #brain #research #discovery
UQ Queensland Brain Institute
Research Services
Brisbane, Queensland 7,662 followers
Our scientists work to understand the development, organisation and function of the brain in health and disease.
About us
The Queensland Brain Institute, at The University of Queensland, works to understand the development, organisation and function of the brain. We aim to understand the neural circuits in the brain, how their function results in behavioural outcomes, and how dysfunction of these circuits leads to disorders such as dementia, Parkinson’s disease and schizophrenia. We aim to: 1. Develop novel therapeutic approaches to treat disorders of neural function and 2. Use our understanding of brain function to improve learning in classrooms and in the workplace. Currently led by Professor Pankaj Sah, the Institute has achieved remarkable success in just 10 years. We have published more than 1200 papers and the quality of work produced by our 450+ staff and students. It is QBI's excellence in the field that has played a key role in The University of Queensland (UQ) attaining the highest possible score of five for neuroscience, "well above world standard", in both the 2010, 2012 and 2015 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) reviews, one of only two universities in Australia to achieve this. In collaborations with clinicians and commercial partners, new discoveries are used as the basis to develop new therapeutic approaches to ameliorate the effects of brain diseases such as dementia, schizophrenia, motor neurone disease (MND), and anxiety and depression. To focus on important areas, QBI has established several Institute Centres: • The Science of Learning Research Centre (SLRC) • The Clem Jones Centre for Ageing Dementia Research (CJCADR) • The Asia-Pacific Centre for Neuromodulation (APCN)
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http://www.qbi.uq.edu.au
External link for UQ Queensland Brain Institute
- Industry
- Research Services
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Brisbane, Queensland
- Type
- Educational
- Founded
- 2003
- Specialties
- Neuroscience, Dementia, Science of Learning, Neurogenetics and Statistical Genomics, and Alzheimer's Disease
Locations
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Primary
Get directions
Upland Rd
Brisbane, Queensland 4067, AU
Employees at UQ Queensland Brain Institute
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Bruce Humphrys
Consultant (former Managing Partner), HopgoodGanim Lawyers
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Liz Brunetto GAICD, MBus
Stakeholder Engagement. Strategic Partnerships. Business Development. Partner Relationships. Customer Strategy. Non-Executive Director.
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Islay Davies
Researcher at UQ Queensland Brain Institute
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Erin Pearl
QBI Advancement Manager
Updates
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Think helmets protect developing brains from concussion? Experts say think again. 🧠 "Nothing can fully prevent a concussion as the brain will still be shaken inside the skull regardless of protective gear," Dr Priglinger-Coorey said. Read: https://bit.ly/3ZbUjme #UQ #QBI #brain #research #concussion
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Researchers from the Hilliard lab at UQ's Queensland Brain Institute have identified a molecule that may protect brain cells from damage caused by oxidative stress and excessive autophagy — two processes linked to brain diseases like stroke. "Autophagy is a vital cellular process, but when overactivated, it can harm neurons," explained Dr. Donato. "OSP-1 offers hope in regulating this process to prevent damage." The team’s discovery could pave the way for innovative treatments to prevent neuronal damage. Stay tuned for updates on this exciting progress! #neuroscience #brainhealth #UQResearch #strokeresearch
Researchers find new molecule that protects brain cells from damage
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We would like to take a moment to recognise Dave and Fiona Greenwood (pictured with their daughter Isla), who took on the NFIA Patron’s Walk for Charity along the stunning Kangaroo Island Wilderness Trail in October 2024. 💜 They walked in memory of their daughter Milly, who tragically passed away from brain cancer at just nine months old. The family has been deeply impacted by brain cancer, with Fiona also losing her dad to the disease eight years ago. We would like to thank them for their incredible courage, and their dedication towards supporting brain research.
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#DidYouKnow The concept of dementia has been around since the very earliest civilisations! In fact, it was the late 1800s where advances in medicine revealed that diseases could cause brain deterioration. With the most common dementia named in 1910, after Alois Alzheimer, a German psychiatrist. In 1906, Alois Alzheimer documented the first case of what became Alzheimer’s disease, identifying plaques and tangles as its hallmarks. Around the same time, Oskar Fischer made similar discoveries, but his work was overshadowed due to Emil Kraepelin's naming of the disease and historical events like WWII. As medical technology has improved, so has our understanding of dementia and its causes. Read more: https://bit.ly/3ZwYScf #UQ #QBI #brain #research #dementia
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Happy holidays! We hope you enjoy a much-needed break after what has been a busy year. We'll be signing off social media during this period, but we look forward to being back online in early 2025! 🎉 #UQ #QBI #Christmas #NewYears #holiday
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Congratulations to our UQ Queensland Brain Institute researchers, Professor Bruno Van Swinderen, Dr Tara Walker, and Dr Ramon Martinez-Marmol, who were awarded National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) grants! In total, there were 27 researchers from The University of Queensland who secured over $29 million through 3 NHMRC schemes to tackle critical health challenges, enhance patient outcomes, inform policy, and translate discoveries into impact. Read more: tinyurl.com/27ez3f6d #UQ #QBI #grants #neuroscience #government
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Congratulations to the 27 #UQ researchers who have secured more than $29M through 3 National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) schemes to tackle critical health challenges and enhance patient outcomes, inform policy, and translate discoveries into impact. Read more: tinyurl.com/27ez3f6d #UQ #QBI #brain #research #science #grant
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