The Queensland Brain Institute is a leading neuroscience research institute, devoted to a fundamental understanding of how the brain works, from its smallest components through to the integrated networks that underpin human thought and behaviour.
The human brain is a complex ‘machine’, far more efficient and adaptable than today’s computers. Despite great progress we still have much to discover about what makes the brain so extraordinary, and the myriad consequences of brain disease, illness and damage. Our goal is to understand this remarkable organ, to harness its potential and to address the burden of brain disease and dysfunction. Our research spans pure discovery science through to studies targeting the clinical manifestations of disease.
Wide-reaching social, health and economic benefits will come from advances in neuroscience. Our investment in discovery and translation, and nurturing tomorrow’s research leaders, is directed at making these possibilities a reality.
Research excellence
>5000 peer-reviewed
publications
Hosted 5 Fellows of the Australian Academy of Science
Our researchers are cited >1.5 times more than average
Research News
- In May 2025, QBI's Queensland Brain Injury Collaborative (QBIC) hosted the inaugural Gold Coast Roadshow, building on the success of its previous regional roadshow series to help improve the lives of people living with brain injury.
- Throughout 2024/2025, QBI researchers have continued to make new discoveries, advancing research into new treatments for neurological conditions. We have highlighted some of this work in our latest Research Impact Report.
- Professor John McGrath has led a significant study that has found evidence that people with lower vitamin D concentration as babies have an increased risk of later developing mental disorders such as ADHD, schizophrenia and autism spectrum disorder.
General enquiries
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Student enquiries
HDR students
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All other students
Collaborators Liaison
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