School of Biomedical Sciences

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.

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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

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.

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Our staff

Associate Professor Alex Lehn

Position: Clinical Associate Professor
Division / Faculty: School of Biomedical Sciences
Email: alex.lehn@qut.edu.au

Associate Professor Kerry Manton

Position: Associate Professor
Division / Faculty: School of Biomedical Sciences
Research fields: Other Biological Sciences; Medical Physiology; Biochemistry and Cell Biology
Email: kerry.manton@qut.edu.au

Associate Professor Simon McIlroy

Position: Associate Professor
Division / Faculty: School of Biomedical Sciences
Research fields: Microbiology; Environmental Biotechnology; Medical Microbiology
Email: simon.mcilroy@qut.edu.au

Associate Professor Peter Molenaar

Position: Associate Professor
Division / Faculty: School of Biomedical Sciences
Research fields: Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Sciences; Other Biological Sciences
Email: peter.molenaar@qut.edu.au

Associate Professor Tony Parker

Position: Associate Professor
Division / Faculty: School of Biomedical Sciences
Research fields: Biochemistry and Cell Biology; Medical Biochemistry and Metabolomics; Medical Physiology
Email: a.parker@qut.edu.au

Associate Professor Mark Plenderleith

Position: Associate Professor
Division / Faculty: School of Biomedical Sciences
Research fields: Clinical Sciences; Neurosciences; Other Biological Sciences
Email: m.plenderleith@qut.edu.au