About the school

QUT’s School of Biomedical Sciences is internationally renowned for combining innovative research with high-quality teaching programs to address global health issues. Our interdisciplinary and collaborative research focuses on key challenges in health, including cancer, genomics and infectious diseases. Our discovery and enterprise generate knowledge and solutions that improve healthcare outcomes for individuals and communities both locally and internationally.

Our research-led undergraduate and postgraduate education programs are educating and training the next generation of scientific leaders and entrepreneurs in the biotech, pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors.

Study

Learn from the best, develop your skills in real industry settings and build strong connections for your future career.

Our research-led undergraduate and postgraduate education programs are educating and training the next generation of scientific leaders and entrepreneurs in the biotech, pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors.

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Research

Our interdisciplinary and collaborative research focuses on key challenges in health, including cancer, genomics and infectious diseases. Our discovery and enterprise generate knowledge and solutions that improve healthcare outcomes for individuals and communities both locally and internationally.

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Engage

Gain access to our expertise, find next-generation talent or join our thriving alumni community.

Find out more about our Work Integrated Learning (WIL) program, explore opportunities to partner with us or join a future school event.

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International study with us

The School of Biomedical Sciences offers both undergraduate and postgraduate study options for international students. Explore how our practical courses will connect you with industry and prepare you to become skilled and confident professionals.

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Our staff

Associate Professor Luis Pedro Coelho
Position
Principal Research Fellow/Group Leader
Division / Faculty
School of Biomedical Sciences
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Dr Jasmine Connell
Position
Project Manager
Division / Faculty
School of Biomedical Sciences
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Dr Mark Adams
Position
Senior Lecturer
Division / Faculty
School of Biomedical Sciences
Research fields
Biochemistry and cell biology
Oncology and carcinogenesis
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Dr Emma Bolderson
Position
Senior Research Fellow
Division / Faculty
School of Biomedical Sciences
Research fields
Oncology and carcinogenesis
Other biological sciences
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Dr Alison Carey
Position
Senior Lecturer
Division / Faculty
School of Biomedical Sciences
Research fields
Immunology
Medical microbiology
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Dr Samantha Dando
Position
Senior Lecturer
Division / Faculty
School of Biomedical Sciences
Research fields
Immunology
Neurosciences
Medical microbiology
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Dr Jennifer Gunter
Position
Senior Research Fellow
Division / Faculty
School of Biomedical Sciences
Research fields
Medical biochemistry and metabolomics
Oncology and carcinogenesis
Biochemistry and cell biology
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Dr Perry Hartfield
Position
Senior Lecturer
Division / Faculty
School of Biomedical Sciences
Research field
Other biological sciences
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Dr Brett Hollier
Position
Senior Research Fellow
Division / Faculty
School of Biomedical Sciences
Research fields
Biochemistry and cell biology
Other biological sciences
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Dr Adi Idris
Position
Senior Lecturer in Virology
Division / Faculty
School of Biomedical Sciences
Research fields
Biochemistry and cell biology
Microbiology
Nanotechnology
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Dr Jacqui Mcgovern
Position
Senior Lecturer (CGRA)
Division / Faculty
School of Biomedical Sciences
Research fields
Biochemistry and cell biology
Biomedical engineering
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Dr Rachael Murray
Position
Senior Lecturer
Division / Faculty
School of Biomedical Sciences
Research fields
Biochemistry and cell biology
Immunology
Other biomedical and clinical sciences
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Contact us

Contact the School of Biomedical Sciences for more information on our courses, research and staff.

Find us at
Q Block Level 9
Gardens Point