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

Dr Daggi Bruenig
Position
Visiting Fellow
Division / Faculty
School of Biomedical Sciences
Research field
Other biomedical and clinical sciences
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Dr Joshua Burgess
Position
Visiting Fellow
Division / Faculty
School of Biomedical Sciences
Research fields
Medical biochemistry and metabolomics
Medical microbiology
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Dr Cyril Craven
Position
Visiting Fellow
Division / Faculty
School of Biomedical Sciences
Research fields
Clinical sciences
Other biological sciences
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Dr Tharushi De Silva
Position
Visiting Fellow
Division / Faculty
School of Biomedical Sciences
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Dr Yaoqin Hong
Position
Visiting Fellow
Division / Faculty
School of Biomedical Sciences
Research fields
Medical biochemistry and metabolomics
Medical microbiology
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Dr Arutha Kulasinghe
Position
Visiting Fellow
Division / Faculty
School of Biomedical Sciences
Research fields
Medical biotechnology
Oncology and carcinogenesis
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Dr Melanie Lehman
Position
Visiting Fellow
Division / Faculty
School of Biomedical Sciences
Research fields
Medical biochemistry and metabolomics
Medical microbiology
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Dr Andy Leu
Position
Bioinformatics Specialist
Division / Faculty
School of Biomedical Sciences
Research fields
Medical biochemistry and metabolomics
Medical microbiology
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Dr Neven Maksemous
Position
Vsiting Fellow
Division / Faculty
School of Biomedical Sciences
Research fields
Genetics
Neurosciences
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Dr Andelija Milic
Position
Allergy Research Postdoctoral Fellow
Division / Faculty
School of Biomedical Sciences
Research fields
Medical biochemistry and metabolomics
Medical microbiology
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Dr Rachel Okolicsanyi
Position
Visiting Fellow
Division / Faculty
School of Biomedical Sciences
Research fields
Biochemistry and cell biology
Genetics
Neurosciences
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Dr Madusha Perera
Position
Administration Officer
Division / Faculty
Faculty Operations
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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