You can help progress our research
You don't have to be a scientist to get involved with QBI. We offer a range of opportunities for everyday people to connect and progress our research and discoveries.
The foundation for all of our work is the funding we receive through a range of sources, including philanthropic donations from our generous supporters. There are many ways to give to QBI: directly, through planned giving, or holding fundraising events that entertain or challenge supporters as they dig deep to help us better understand the brain.
We also offer opportunities for students to learn directly from our inspiring researchers through lab placements, and for community members to tour our facilities and attend events. Finally, you can give one of the greatest gifts of all by volunteering for studies to advance treatments and diagnostics for brain diseases and disorders.
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Through your support you are helping QBI solve the major neurological health challenges facing our community today
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QBI’s Brain Research Endowment Fund supports scientists exploring the unknown, which will guide new research on finding cures for diseases or improving quality of life.
Community & school programs
Australian Brain Bee
The Australian Brain Bee Challenge (ABBC) is a competition for high school students in year 10 to learn about the brain and its functions, learn about neuroscience research, find out about careers in neuroscience and to dispel misconceptions about neurological and mental illnesses.
Participate in a research study
By being part of our human research studies you can make a valuable contribution to improving the lives of people living with brain disease and disorder.
Research in action
Bredy: Cognitive Neuroepigenetics
Group Leader
Professor Timothy Bredy
NHMRC Senior Research FellowProfessorial Research Fellow - Group LeaderQueensland Brain InstituteResearcher profile is public:1Supervisor:Researcher biography:Research in the Bredy laboratory is aimed at elucidating how the genome is connected to the environment through epigenetic modifications, and how this relationship shapes brain and behaviour throughout life. The group is particularly interested in how epigenetic mechanisms, including DNA methylation, histone modifications. the activity of non-coding RNAs, and RNA modification regulate the formation and maintenance of associative fear-related memory.
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Professor Timothy Bredy: Cognitive neuroepigeneticsResearch in the Bredy laboratory is elucidating how the genome is connected to the environment through epigenetic modifications, and how this relationship shapes behaviour throughout life. The group is particularly interested in how epigenetic mechanisms, including DNA methylation, histone modifications and the activity of non-coding RNAs, regulate the formation and maintenance of memory.
Research Members
Dr Laura Leighton
Queensland Brain InstituteWestpac ScholarResearcher profile is public:1Supervisor:Dr Wei-Siang Liau
Postdoctoral Research FellowQueensland Brain InstituteResearcher profile is public:1Supervisor:Dr Paul Marshall
Queensland Brain InstituteNSERC ScholarResearcher profile is public:0Supervisor:Students
Miss Esmi Zajaczkowski
PhD StudentQueensland Brain InstituteWestpac ScholarResearcher profile is public:0Supervisor:Mr Hao Gong
PhD StudentCasual Scientific Services OfficerQueensland Brain InstituteResearcher profile is public:0Supervisor:Dr Umanda Madugalle Edirisinghe R M
PhD StudentQueensland Brain InstituteWestpac ScholarResearcher profile is public:1Supervisor:Mr Haobin Ren
PhD StudentQueensland Brain InstituteResearcher profile is public:1Supervisor:Mr Mason Musgrove
PhD StudentQueensland Brain InstituteResearcher profile is public:1Supervisor:- A defender for the AFLW Giants, Nicola Barr is used to being fearless. She knows head knocks are a part of the game but feels lucky enough not to have had a serious concussion.
- Husband and wife Brian and Heather Fischer share their experiences of Brian's dementia.
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