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 Yibi Chen
Position
Bioinformatics Specialist
Division / Faculty
School of Biomedical Sciences
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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 Laura Croft
Position
Adjunct Lecturer
Division / Faculty
School of Biomedical Sciences
Research fields
Biochemistry and Cell Biology
Oncology and Carcinogenesis
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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 John Lai
Position
Visiting Fellow
Division / Faculty
School of Biomedical Sciences
Research fields
Biochemistry and Cell Biology
Microbiology
Other Biological Sciences
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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 Marcela Montes de Oca
Position
Postdoctoral Fellow in Immunology
Division / Faculty
School of Biomedical Sciences
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Dr Ben Rashidieh
Position
Adjunct Lecturer
Division / Faculty
School of Biomedical Sciences
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Dr Gautam Rishi
Position
Visiting Associate
Division / Faculty
School of Biomedical Sciences
Research fields
Biochemistry and Cell Biology
Clinical Sciences
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Dr Joan Rohl
Position
Adjunct Lecturer
Division / Faculty
School of Biomedical Sciences
Research field
Biochemistry and Cell Biology
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Dr Asmerom Sengal
Position
Postdoctoral Fellow
Division / Faculty
School of Biomedical Sciences
Research fields
Oncology and Carcinogenesis
Immunology
Genetics
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Dr Jacinta Simmons
Position
Adjunct Lecturer
Division / Faculty
School of Biomedical Sciences
Research fields
Medical Biochemistry and Metabolomics
Medical Microbiology
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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