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More than 1,400 experts have visited Brisbane for the world’s only scientific meeting dedicated to influenza, chaired by ¹ú²ú̽»¨'s Associate Professor Kirsty Short.

4 October 2024
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A PhD candidate whose research aims to address the challenges faced by families of children with temporary feeding tubes has won the ¹ú²ú̽»¨ 2024 Three Minute Thesis (3MT) final.

3 October 2024
Dr David Klyne fits Wolbert van den Hoorn with a sleep monitoring device on his head

A University of Queensland study investigating the links between sleep and pain could fundamentally change the way doctors and clinicians treat people with chronic pain.

2 October 2024
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¹ú²ú̽»¨ researchers have made a significant step towards enabling women with epilepsy safer access to a common and highly effective anti-seizure medication.

1 October 2024

Completing a PhD is no easy feat, but throw in significant health challenges and that makes the academic achievements of one ¹ú²ú̽»¨ graduate even more remarkable.

19 September 2024
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¹ú²ú̽»¨ research has confirmed antioxidant properties in an Australian bushfood used by Indigenous people for generations.

18 September 2024

¹ú²ú̽»¨ researchers have received $4.1 million from the Medical Research Future Fund to advance their research into epilepsy treatments made from spider venom proteins.

17 September 2024
A patient sits up in a hospital bed and points at a tablet being held by a clinician sitting beside them.

¹ú²ú̽»¨ researchers have developed a fast cognitive screening tool that can detect often-missed rehabilitation needs for people who have experienced a stroke.

17 September 2024
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¹ú²ú̽»¨ research has found use of the opioid oxycodone in Australia almost halved after changes to packaging and prescribing practices in 2019.

12 September 2024
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¹ú²ú̽»¨-led research has found people on the autism spectrum are almost 3 times more likely to die by suicide compared to non-autistic people.

11 September 2024
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Young people exposed to social media posts by celebrities and influencers who endorse nicotine products are more susceptible to smoking or vaping, ¹ú²ú̽»¨ research has found.

9 September 2024
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Researchers at ¹ú²ú̽»¨ are developing a comprehensive paediatric immune cell ‘atlas’ to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of children with life-threatening diseases such as cancer, diabetes and lupus.

6 September 2024
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Teams of researchers from ¹ú²ú̽»¨ working on pioneering melanoma imaging and preventing deadly infections, along with a science engagement team, have won prestigious 2024 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes.

5 September 2024
Professor Ranjeny Thomas AM wearing white coat working in her lab. Image, ¹ú²ú̽»¨

Long term relief is within reach for people with Rheumatoid Arthritis after an $11.5 million grant to a ¹ú²ú̽»¨-led team.

3 September 2024
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¹ú²ú̽»¨ has launched a $45 million research initiative to position Australia as a global leader in quantum biotechnology, and tackle some of the world’s biggest challenges.

3 September 2024