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

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

Dr Aurelie Benfield
Position
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Division / Faculty
School of Biomedical Sciences
Research fields
Medical Biochemistry and Metabolomics
Medical Microbiology
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Dr Sugandha Bhatia
Position
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Division / Faculty
School of Biomedical Sciences
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Dr Kunal Bhatt
Position
Postdoctoral Research Fellow - CNS Therapeutics
Division / Faculty
School of Biomedical Sciences
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Dr Jasmine Connell
Position
Research Fellow in Molecular Genomics
Division / Faculty
School of Biomedical Sciences
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Dr Tharushi De Silva
Position
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Division / Faculty
School of Biomedical Sciences
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Dr Jonathan Flintoff
Position
Postdoctoral Research Fellow Psychology Wearable Predictive Diagnostics
Division / Faculty
School of Biomedical Sciences
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Dr Eva Hatje
Position
Lecturer
Division / Faculty
School of Biomedical Sciences
Research fields
Curriculum and Pedagogy
Medical Microbiology
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Dr Yaoqin Hong
Position
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Division / Faculty
School of Biomedical Sciences
Research fields
Medical Biochemistry and Metabolomics
Medical Microbiology
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Dr Adi Idris
Position
Lecturer in Virology
Division / Faculty
School of Biomedical Sciences
Research fields
Biochemistry and Cell Biology
Microbiology
Nanotechnology
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Dr Paul Leo
Position
Principal Research Fellow (Senior Bioinformatician)
Division / Faculty
School of Biomedical Sciences
Research fields
Genetics
Clinical Sciences
Immunology
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Dr Rachel Okolicsanyi
Position
Research Fellow
Division / Faculty
School of Biomedical Sciences
Research fields
Medical Biochemistry and Metabolomics
Medical Microbiology
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Dr Madusha Perera
Position
Postdoctoral Research Fellow: Biomarkers Wearable Predictive Diagnostics
Division / Faculty
School of Biomedical 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