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 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.
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.
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.
International study with us
Be ambitious. Be future-focused. Be ready for the real world. Our practical courses prepare you to become valuable, adaptable, and unstoppable. The School of Biomedical Sciences offers long and short-term options for study. For more information about studying at QUT Brisbane and the services QUT provides to international students.
Our staff
- Position
- Professor
- Division / Faculty
- School of Biomedical Sciences
- Research fields
- Genetics
- Statistics
- Neurosciences
- d.nyholt@qut.edu.au
- Position
- Professor of Medical Oncology
- Division / Faculty
- School of Biomedical Sciences
- Research fields
- Medical Biochemistry and Metabolomics
- Medical Microbiology
- k.obyrne@qut.edu.au
- Position
- Professor
- Division / Faculty
- School of Biomedical Sciences
- Research fields
- Biochemistry and Cell Biology
- Microbiology
- Oncology and Carcinogenesis
- derek.richard@qut.edu.au
- Position
- Professor
- Division / Faculty
- School of Biomedical Sciences
- Research fields
- Microbiology
- Immunology
- kirsten.spann@qut.edu.au
- Position
- Professor in Biomedical Sciences (Molecular Medicine)
- Division / Faculty
- School of Biomedical Sciences
- Research fields
- Clinical Sciences
- Biochemistry and Cell Biology
- Genetics
- nathan.subramaniam@qut.edu.au
- Position
- Professor of Breast Cancer Research
- Division / Faculty
- School of Biomedical Sciences
- Research fields
- Medical Biochemistry and Metabolomics
- Medical Microbiology
- e2.thompson@qut.edu.au
- Position
- Principal Research Fellow
- Division / Faculty
- School of Biomedical Sciences
- Research fields
- Genetics
- Psychology
- divya.mehta@qut.edu.au
- Position
- Associate Professor
- Division / Faculty
- School of Biomedical Sciences
- Research field
- Ophthalmology and Optometry
- b.feigl@qut.edu.au
- Position
- Associate Professor
- Division / Faculty
- School of Biomedical Sciences
- Research fields
- Medical Microbiology
- Evolutionary Biology
- Genetics
- francesca.frentiu@qut.edu.au
- Position
- Associate Professor
- Division / Faculty
- School of Biomedical Sciences
- Research fields
- Genetics
- Clinical Sciences
- Paediatrics and Reproductive Medicine
- michael.gabbett@qut.edu.au
- Position
- Associate Professor
- Division / Faculty
- School of Biomedical Sciences
- ric.gordon@qut.edu.au
- Position
- Associate Professor
- Division / Faculty
- School of Biomedical Sciences
- Research fields
- Immunology
- Medical Microbiology
- danica.hickey@qut.edu.au
Contact us
Contact the School of Biomedical Sciences for more information on our courses, research and staff.
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