Awards and achievements

Ms Sachithrani Umanda Madugalle. Credit: Westpac.

Fearless leader: scholarship for PhD student delving into the genetics of fear

Published on: 26 February 2019

A PhD student pushing the boundaries of technology to understand our brain’s response to fear has won a Westpac Future Leader Scholarship.

Dr Sean Coakley receiving his QLD Young Tall Poppy Award from Professor Jenny Martin AC.

Top award for research into nerve damage

Published on: 21 September 2018

A QBI neuroscientist has been awarded for his research using a microscopic worm to help understand how our nervous system is protected from damage.

QBI welcomes 11 new Summer Research Scholars.

Budding neuroscientists join QBI for summer program

Published on: 20 November 2017

QBI welcomes 11 new Summer Research Scholars.

After a national search, Dr Lilach Avitan has been named a Superstar of STEM. (Image: Nick Valmas / QBI)

A STEM superstar is born

Published on: 3 July 2017

After a national search, Dr Lilach Avitan has been named a Superstar of STEM.

Associate Professor Terry Coyne honoured with OAM

Published on: 12 June 2017

Neurosurgeon and researcher Associate Professor Terry Coyne has been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM), as part of the Queen’s Birthday honours

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.

Two QBI researchers have been elected Fellows of the prestigious Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences.

Two QBI researchers newly elected Fellows

Published on: 7 October 2016

Two QBI researchers have been elected Fellows of the prestigious Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences.

QBI's Laura Fenlon has won the Queensland Women in Technology PhD Career Start Award for her neuroscience research.

QBI PhD student wins Women in Technology Award

Published on: 5 September 2016

QBI's Laura Fenlon has won the Queensland Women in Technology PhD Career Start Award for her neuroscience research.

A project led by A/Prof Helen Cooper was named one of the best Australian medical research projects.

QBI medical research recognised among nation’s best

Published on: 22 August 2016

A project led by A/Prof Helen Cooper was named one of the best Australian medical research projects.

QBI's Professor Naomi Wray has been named among 21 new Australian Academy of Science Fellows.

QBI professor named new Australian Academy of Science Fellow

Published on: 23 May 2016

QBI's Professor Naomi Wray has been named among 21 new Australian Academy of Science Fellows.