The Queensland Brain Injury Collaborative (QBIC), in partnership with NIISQ Agency, held a brain injury roadshow event in April 2024, to share insights and expertise about brain injury.
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Concussion and chronic traumatic encephalopathy continue to make headlines in Australia. We spoke to a range of experts on the evidence linking the two, and what can be done to minimise the risk of long-term damage from repetitive head trauma.
The National Fire Industry Association (NFIA) Patron's Walk has raised more than $1 million for brain and medical research to help support soldiers and those living with mental health conditions.
On Thursday 15 March, during Brain Awareness Week, the Queensland Brain Institute (QBI) hosted Getting Deep into Sleep, a free public lecture at the State Library of Queensland. On the eve of World Sleep Day, experts from the University of Queensland delved into the world of sleep to unpack what happens in our brains as we sleep.
A precocious child who had dreams of being a paediatric neurologist, Elizabeth Ambrose’s life changed at age 12 when she fell and sustained a severe traumatic brain injury. Now, she’s focused on research, advocacy and other supports for people with acquired brain injury.
The potentially powerful combination of ultrasound and antibodies for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease is the focus of a News & Views article by UQ’s Queensland Brain Institute (QBI) researchers.
QBIC has received funding from the National Injury Insurance Scheme, Queensland (NIISQ) Agency. The support will allow activities to continue for the next three years and includes an allocation to support collaborative research projects.
Jeff Maclean, Chair of QBI’s Advisory Board, and Beverley Trivett, QBI Advisory Board Member, were both appointed Members of the Order of Australia (AM) for significant service to the community.
High school student, Emma Peng, participated in UQ’s Young Changemakers Program last year. The experience prompted her to embark on an internship in the Balbi lab at the Queensland Brain Institute.
Dr Jessie Mitchell is a Research Fellow at The Hopkins Centre, Griffith University, where she focuses on user-centred solutions to maximise recovery after brain and spinal cord injury.
Professor Timothy Bredy and his lab study the RNA-based mechanisms that regulate neuronal activity during learning and memory. During this Q&A, we delve into some of the cutting-edge work taking place around RNA in the Bredy lab at QBI.
The McKinney family know the importance of relationships. Their relationship with UQ’s Queensland Brain Institute (QBI) started with the parents of the fourth-generation jeweller, Margot McKinney (pictured), who runs McKinney’s Jewellery (or The Green Door as it is often known).
Chuck Feeney donated at least $350 million to Queensland science institutes, including $20 million to establish the Queensland Brain Institute (QBI) in 2003.