Vision
A coalition of scientists, clinicians, health professionals, community organisations and other stakeholders, sharing knowledge to foster coordinated and collaborative brain injury research in Queensland.
Scope
Stroke, traumatic brain injury (TBI), and concussion (also referred to as mild TBI) have similar pathophysilogy and rehabilitation strategies. By sharing knowledge and approaches — and by cultivating relationships with medical and allied health professionals and consumers — we give ourselves the best shot at improving patients' lives post-injury. We emphasise two research themes that cut across these clinical themes: Technology & Innovation and Economics and Health Services.
Our five research portfolios:
Our goal is research that improves the provision of care across the trajectory of acquired brain injury, from diagnosis through acute care, treatment, rehabilitation and community integration.
Philosophy
QBIC creates opportunities for knowledge exchange and encourages partnerships to develop acorss institutions and sectors, and between researchers and research end-users. Project co-design with consumers, clinicians and industry partners fosters research with impact and better patient outcomes.
Who we are
Brain injuries are complex, diverse, and require long-term rehabilitation and care. Researchers need to work directly with those who deliver care and understand patient needs: clinical and allied health professionals, not-for-profit services, commercial entities, and consumers themselves. Our diverse membership is an avenue to impactful collaborations.
Scientific Advisory Committee
Dr Alan Woodruff
Program Manager
Management Committee
Contact
Dr Tracey Evans
Business Manager, QBIC
+61 7 3346 6687
qbic@uq.edu.au
Mailing address
Queensland Brain Institute
Level 7, Building 79
University of Queensland
4072, St Lucia