Fulbright Scholar bitten by science bug

 14 May 2013

While most people run as far away as possible from spiders, US biology graduate Cecilia Prator travelled to the other side of the world to find them

 UQ achieves world rankings for biological sciences and chemistry

 8 May 2013

The University of Queensland (UQ) has been ranked in the top 25 in the world for biological sciences and the top 100 in the world for chemistry in the latest QS World University Subject Rankings.

 Mystery disease solved by gene experts

 3 May 2013

A global team of researchers has identified the gene behind an Australian toddler’s paediatric brain disorder in a discovery that is paving the way for the diagnosis and treatment of other children with genetic diseases.

 Toowoomba student studies pain relief potential in venomous snails

 22 April 2013

A Toowoomba student spent his summer holidays helping to develop drugs to combat pain from cone snail venom at The University of Queensland’s Institute for Molecular Bioscience (IMB).

 Student investigates social networking of Neandertals

 22 April 2013

Wollongong resident and third-year medical biotechnology student Annabelle Caspersz spent her Christmas holidays studying Neandertal DNA in a summer research project at The University of Queensland.

 Algae to fuel a renewable future

 9 April 2013

Premier Campbell Newman will progress Queensland research into renewable energy when he today (Tuesday 9 April) opens an advanced solar biofuels pilot plant designed to develop microalgae-based systems as a source of clean fuel.

 IMB researcher recognised as one of Australia's best

 27 March 2013

A scientist whose research into a new type of molecule may lead to improved treatments for pain and other diseases has been recognised for his outstanding contributions to science.

 UN curious to learn from UQ student

 25 March 2013

 A University of Queensland (UQ) PhD student has been selected from more than 10,000 applicants to undertake a three-month traineeship with the United Nations in New York.

 $5M breast cancer study uncovers new treatment targets

 7 January 2013

Australian researchers have identified new markers and treatment targets for women with breast cancer in a $5 million study funded by the National Breast Cancer Foundation.

 Perseverance pays off for UQ's 10,000th PhD

 18 December 2012

 Perseverance is an essential quality for any postgraduate student, but for The University of Queensland's 10,000th PhD conferral Dr Martin Smith, it led him to drive six hours through a Canadian snowstorm for the chance to meet his future research mentor.

 IMB researcher fights tuberculosis with NHMRC funding

 18 December 2012

Professor Matt Cooper from the Institute for Molecular Bioscience (IMB) has been awarded $513,630 by the National Health and Medical Research Council to develop treatments for superbug strains of tuberculosis that are resistant to current drugs.

 Researchers identify nerves involved with deadly tropical disease

 11 December 2012

Researchers from The University of Queensland’s Institute for Molecular Bioscience (IMB) have identified the nerves involved in the painful tropical disease called ciguatera.

 Brisbane biotech expanding in US

 10 December 2012

A successful Brisbane biotechnology company formed by The University of Queensland’s Institute for Molecular Bioscience (IMB) is expanding its collaboration with a publicly traded pharmaceutical company based on the east coast of the United States.

 Researchers discover that vitamin B metabolites stimulate T cells

 29 November 2012

Australian researchers have discovered that vitamin B metabolites produced by Salmonella bacteria can activate the immune system, a finding that could lead to new treatments for gut and lung diseases.

 Biology expert appointed to national science council

 21 November 2012

Professor Peter Koopman from The University of Queensland’s Institute for Molecular Bioscience (IMB) has been elected to the Council of the premier national science body.

 World's first Sea-quence project united Great Barrier Reef and Red Sea scientists to help protect coral reefs from climate change

 8 November 2012

Leading researchers from Australia and Saudi Arabia, including IMB researchers, are coming together to understand the genetic makeup of corals and how they might respond to climate change.

 IMB receives $4 million from Australian Research Council

 8 November 2012

The Institute for Molecular Bioscience (IMB) has been awarded $4 million in funding from the Australian Research Council (ARC), including $325,000 for a project that will use spider venom and fungi to stop insects from spreading disease.

 Unmasking the deadly secrets of pancreatic cancer

 25 October 2012

A large-scale study that defines the complexity of underlying mutations responsible for pancreatic cancers in more than 100 patients was published in Nature today.

 "Envisaging the Invisible: A Sub-Cellular Life" reception

 24 October 2012

A year-long collaboration between an artist who survived cancer and a scientific imaging expert has resulted in a series of stunning artworks that will be on show on Friday November 2nd at the Institute for Molecular Bioscience.

 IMB researchers awarded $12.8M in funding from NHMRC

 19 October 2012

Researchers from the Institute for Molecular Bioscience (IMB) have been awarded $12.8 million for health and medical research in 2013, including several grants and a fellowship to Professor Melissa Little for kidney research.

 Scientist recognised for outstanding biomedical research

 17 October 2012

An IMB researcher has been awarded a $75,000 Ramaciotti Foundation grant at a gala dinner last night in Brisbane.

 Hunt for genes behind rare paediatric brain disorder

 6 October 2012

A University of Queensland researcher has been awarded an $85,000 grant to identify the genes that underlie rare paediatric brain disorders.

 Looking at you: face genes identified

 14 September 2012

Five genes have been found to determine human facial shapes, as reported by researchers from the Netherlands, Germany, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia in the open-access journal PLOS Genetics.

 The power of algae

 10 September 2012

Research into developing biofuels from microalgae will be the topic of a public lecture later this month.

 Eight finalists set to battle for 3MT title

 6 September 2012

The eight finalists who will compete in The University of Queensland’s Three Minute Thesis (3MT™) Final are set after Wilko Duprez from the Institute for Molecular Bioscience won the Wildcard round on Thursday.

 When science is art: a different view of cancer

 27 August 2012

A young artist recovering from cancer has teamed up with researchers from The University of Queensland's Institute for Molecular Bioscience (IMB) to understand the molecular changes in her body that occurred during the disease.

 Director's research named Ten of the Best in Australia

 23 August 2012

 Minister for Health, Tanya Plibersek, today launched “Ten of the Best Research Projects 2012”, a publication that showcases the work of some of the finest medical researchers in the country.

 Possible new approach to fighting chronic inflammatory diseases

 30 July 2012

 Researchers from the IMB have discovered a potential new approach to treating chronic inflammatory diseases such as arthritis. 

 Cell glue gives insights into cancer

 17 July 2012

 University of Queensland researchers have discovered an important step in how proteins glue cells together to form healthy tissues, a process that is often disturbed in diseases such as cancer and inflammation.

 UQ partners with industry for chronic pain relief

 30 June 2012

 The University of Queensland and industry partner Boehringer Ingelheim International have received $1.575 million from the Australian Research Council (ARC) to investigate chronic pain relief.

 Sunflower seed drug discovery earns national award

 25 June 2012

 The discovery that a cancer drug is hiding in sunflower seeds has won a UQ plant scientist a national award.

 Nobel-winning mother: Students hear how to balance science with life

 25 June 2012

 Even the most driven scientists can balance their personal lives with a fascinating and inquisitive career, says Australia's first female Nobel Laureate.

 Diabetes and sugarcane research at IMB receives a boost

 25 June 2012

 Researchers at UQ's Institute for Molecular Bioscience (IMB) have received over $3 million from the Queensland Government to combat diseases including type 2 diabetes and to study  sugarcane soils to advance environmentally sustainable food and bioenergy production

 UQ tests new biofuel technology for VG Energy

 19 June 2012

 UniQuest has facilitated a research and development contract with US biotech company Viral Genetics, Inc. for University of Queensland (UQ) Associate Professor Ben Hankamer  (pictured) to collaborate on an innovative biofuel production system.

 Zealand Pharma and Protagonist Therapeutics team up for peptide drug discovery and development

 18 June 2012

 Zealand Pharma A/S (NASDAQ OMX Copenhagen: ZEAL), a Danish biotechnology company dedicated to the discovery and development of novel peptide drugs, has signed a  collaboration agreement with Protagonist Therapeutics, Inc., a privately-owned US incorporated biotechnology company. Under the agreement, Zealand Pharma and Protagonist will join  forces to identify, optimize and develop novel disulfide-rich peptides (DRPs) with the therapeutic potential to offer better treatment for patients in defined, non-disclosed disease areas.

 Cannibal tadpoles provide latest weapon in war on cane toads

 13 June 2012

 Chemicals used by cane toad tadpoles to seek out and destroy their comrades are being employed by researchers from two Australian universities to help eradicate the species.

 IMB congratulates Dr Beattie and Professor Frazer on Queen's Birthday honours

 12 June 2012

 IMB congratulates Dr Peter Beattie AC and Professor Ian Frazer AC, FRCPE, FRCPA, FAA, FATSE, FRS on being awarded Australia's highest honour in the Queen's Birthday Honours list: a Companion in the Order of Australia.

 Jakarta seminar focuses on science, entrepreneurship and the Asian century

 21 May 2012

 IMB's Professor Matt Cooper, successful biotechnologist and entrepreneur, is hosting a seminar in Jakarta this month focusing on the key issues of climate change, energy security and the rise in infectious diseases as our populations expand.

 Fascination of Plants Day at IMB

 18 May 2012

 To celebrate International Fascination of Plants Day on Friday May 18, UQ organised two events, both held at IMB.

Cancer researchers raise their cups for a cure

Fulbright scholar bitten by science bug

UQ achieves world rankings for biological sciences and chemistry

Mystery disease solved by gene experts

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