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
300-400 peer-reviewed
publications per year
Hosted 5 Fellows of the Australian Academy of Science
Our researchers are cited more than 1.5 times than average
Research News
- QBI researchers have discovered how Botox, which is a highly potent neurotoxin, enters brain cells
- Director of the Queensland Brain Institute, Professor Pankaj Sah, has been elected as a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science in recognition of his exceptional contribution to neuroscience
- Scientists have discovered that vitamin D is important in the process of differentiation of early dopaminergic neurons during development, which has implications for schizophrenia research.
General enquiries
+61 7 334 66300
qbi@uq.edu.au
Student enquiries
HDR students
Higher Degree by Research Liaison Officer
+61 7 334 66401 (Mon, Tue, Fri)
hdr.qbi@enquire.uq.edu.au
All other students
Collaborators Liaison
+61 7 334 66300
collaborators@qbi.uq.edu.au