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$5million was given to QBI by the The Brazil Family Foundation

$5m gift to fund clinical research into stroke and MND

Published on: 24 May 2017

A generous donation to QBI will assist in setting up clinical research into stroke and MND at QBI.

Reece Crawford suffered a traumatic brain injury just three years ago and had to learn to walk again. He's now training to run a half marathon to raise funds for QBI.

From learning to walk, to running for brain injury research

Published on: 23 May 2017

Reece Crawford suffered a traumatic brain injury just three years ago and had to learn to walk again. He's now training to run a half marathon to raise funds for QBI.

Australian mothers invited to join global postpartum depression study

Australian mothers needed for global postpartum depression study

Published on: 12 May 2017

Researchers from QBI are seeking the help of Australian mothers to identify the genetic factors involved in postpartum depression.

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Funding support helps QBI women through maternity leave

Published on: 5 May 2017

Women at QBI recently received grants to support their research through maternity leave.

Prof Justin Marshall in a submersible with Sir David Attenborough

QBI researcher basks in the glow of a BAFTA award

Published on: 3 May 2017

QBI's Justin Marshall was featured in a Sir David Attenborough film that just won a BAFTA award.

Dr Rebecca Nisbet, lead author of the ultrasound study

Ultrasound boosts success of Alzheimer’s drug

Published on: 5 April 2017

QBI researchers have found that using ultrasound and an antibody therapy blasts away toxic protein deposits implicated in Alzheimer's disease.

Vitamin D linked to autism prevention

Published on: 20 March 2017

Giving vitamin D supplements to mice during pregnancy prevented autism traits in their offspring, QBI research has found.

2017 Australian Brain Bee Challenge begins

Published on: 13 March 2017

The first round of competition for the 2107 Australian Brain Bee Competition starts this week.

A condition in which people involuntarily mirror limb movements has been linked to a common developmental disorder.

Mirror genes give clues to developmental brain disorder

Published on: 3 March 2017

A condition in which people involuntarily mirror limb movements has been linked to a common developmental disorder.

QBI scientists have discovered how tau protein causes neurons to malfunction in the brain.

Key Alzheimer’s protein discovery sheds light on memory loss

Published on: 7 February 2017

QBI scientists have discovered how tau, a key protein in Alzheimer's, causes neurons to malfunction.

Two QBI neuroscientists have received prestigious awards to support their research.

Recognition for QBI’s young scientists

Published on: 2 February 2017

Two QBI neuroscientists have received prestigious awards to support their research.

Breakthrough QBI imaging captures how brain cells communicate.

Sneak peek into the nanoworld of our brain cells

Published on: 10 January 2017

Breakthrough QBI imaging captures how brain cells communicate.

The research can help provide better diagnostic information and counselling to parents whose unborn child has a mutation in the nuclear factor one gene. (Image: Pexels).

Researchers closer to understanding gene mutation

Published on: 14 December 2016

UQ research may explain what leads to brain overgrowth, caused by a rare genetic disorder.

Vitamin D deficiency in pregnancy is linked to autism traits in the child, QBI research has found.

QBI confirms vitamin D link to autism traits

Published on: 14 December 2016

Vitamin D deficiency in pregnancy is linked to autism traits in the child, QBI research has found.

Funding success for Queensland Brain Institute

Published on: 5 December 2016

QBI researchers have received more than $10 million in project grants from the National Health and Medical Research Council.

The most stunning scientific images from QBI have been unveiled

Best neuroscience images of 2016

Published on: 29 November 2016

The most stunning scientific images from QBI have been unveiled

Professor Bartlett has been honoured for his contributions to neuroscience. (Image credit: Nick Valmas / QBI)

QBI founder recognised in Queensland’s Australian of the Year Awards

Published on: 28 November 2016

Professor Perry Bartlett, QBI's founding director, has been named the 2017 Queensland Senior Australian of the Year.

The newest cohort of Summer Research Scholars will soon commence research at QBI. (Image: Nick Valmas / QBI)

QBI opens doors to aspiring neuroscientists

Published on: 24 November 2016

Talented undergraduate students will undertake neuroscience research at QBI this summer.

Vale Emeritus Professor John Hay AC

Published on: 9 November 2016

QBI pays tribute to one of UQ's most influential leaders, former Vice-Chancellor and President Emeritus Professor John Hay AC.

Ground-breaking schizophrenia research recognised

Published on: 7 November 2016

QBI researcher Professor John McGrath has won a prestigious international fellowship for his ground-breaking schizophrenia research.

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