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Two Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ researchers honoured as AAHMS Fellows for 2024

An Aboriginal epidemiologist and a leading gynaecologic oncologist have been elected as Fellows of the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences.

25 October 2024
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Plugging into pain: ant toxin causes electrical sting

Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ researchers have uncovered the workings of ant venom by measuring electric currents through individual channels in cells to understand how it causes pain.

17 October 2024
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Workplace health study targets veterans

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Workplace health study targets veterans

A University of Queensland study is investigating the issues around employee disclosure of medical conditions in the workplace, with a particular emphasis on military veterans.

29 September 2022

Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ startup acquired by Pfizer

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Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ startup acquired by Pfizer

Global biopharmaceutical company Pfizer has acquired University of Queensland startup ResApp Health Limited for $179 million.

27 September 2022

Australian boards urged to boost cybersecurity skills

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Australian boards urged to boost cybersecurity skills

A University of Queensland study has identified a need to prioritise cybersecurity training for board directors, to better protect Australian organisations from cyber-attacks.

27 September 2022

Medical suite to advance brain disorder research and treatment

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Medical suite to advance brain disorder research and treatment

A clinical suite at a University of Queensland health research facility is ready to help unlock the mysteries of neurological conditions experienced by one billion people worldwide.

26 September 2022

Metal shows its steel against fungal infections

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Metal shows its steel against fungal infections

University of Queensland researchers say metal compounds could be the answer to the growing problem of drug-resistant fungal infections.

26 September 2022

Tree study shows low-income Brisbane suburbs need more shade

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Tree study shows low-income Brisbane suburbs need more shade

Researchers say more investment in tree planting is needed after discovering inequality in shade-coverage across certain Brisbane suburbs.

23 September 2022

Excellence and inspiration from the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ Alumni Awards

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Excellence and inspiration from the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ Alumni Awards

The recipients of this year’s University of Queensland Alumni Awards are transforming communities across the world - from improving regional and rural healthcare to saving threatened ecosystems.

21 September 2022

Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ researchers secure funding for vital health and medical research

Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ researchers secure funding for vital health and medical research

Seven University of Queensland researchers have received National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) funding to support collaborative research and improve health outcomes.

21 September 2022

ARC funding boost for Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ researchers

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ARC funding boost for Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ researchers

Dozens of mid and early-career University of Queensland researchers have been awarded funding from the Australian Research Council (ARC).

21 September 2022

‘Big Brother’ of the bush: Scientists spy on wildlife to save species

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‘Big Brother’ of the bush: Scientists spy on wildlife to save species

Cameras that spy on wildlife could provide the secrets scientists need to save vulnerable species.

17 September 2022

How housing affects health on remote Country

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How housing affects health on remote Country

A multi-disciplinary team of Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ researchers has been recognised for a co-designed project investigating the link between housing, crowding and infectious diseases in remote Indigenous communities.

16 September 2022