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
- An international collaborative research team, including scientists from the Queensland Brain Institute (QBI) has discovered that G-quadraplex DNA (G4-DNA) accumulates in neurons and dynamically controls the activation and repression of genes underlying long-term memory formation.
- Researchers at UQ's Queensland Brain Institute have confirmed that brainwaves can affect visual perception, particularly when it comes to distinguishing between objects.
- QBI researchers have discovered that targeting amyloid plaque is not essential to improve cognition with ultrasound treatment in patients with neurodegenerative disorders.
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