Facilities
IHBI building, Kelvin Grove
Our $70 million, state-of-the-art research facility at the Kelvin Grove Urban Village in Brisbane was opened by Queensland Premier Peter Beattie in October 2006. Our vision is to create an open, collaborative environment fostering excellence in biomedical, health and engineering innovation.
IHBI building
Our purpose-built laboratories and work areas are designed to encourage collaboration and innovation. We also have rooms available to hire.
Medical Engineering Research Facility (MERF)
Our Medical Engineering Research Facility (MERF) is designed to meet Australia's emerging needs in orthopaedic and artificial organ research, and provides a comprehensive suite of research and training facilities.
Translational Research Institute (TRI)
The Translational Research Institute (TRI) is home to more than 100 IHBI members and focuses on the translation of research outcomes to clinical trials and practice. Biopharmaceuticals and treatments can be discovered, produced, clinically tested and manufactured in one location.
Herston Biofabrication Institute
We're partnering with Metro North Hospital and Health Service to advance biofabrication knowledge and technology.
Centre for Children's Health Research
The Centre for Children's Health Research, located at the Lady Cilento Children's Hospital, combines interdisciplinary research to provide better health care for children.
Herston Imaging Research Facility
Researchers at the Herston Imaging Research Facility use some of the world's best medical imaging equipment to improve patient diagnoses and treatments.
Cell Imaging Facility
Our Cell Imaging Facility houses a range of specialised microscopes and flow cytometers for use by researchers.
Molecular Diagnostics Facility
The Molecular Diagnostics Facility provides accredited diagnostic services for pharmacogenetic studies in clinical trials and research.
Research centres, programs and laboratories
We collaborate with hospitals, health researchers, clinical specialists and industry professionals around Australia and worldwide.
Contacts
Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation (IHBI)
- Phone: 3138 6000
- Fax: 3138 6030
- Email: ihbi@qut.edu.au
- Q Block
60 Musk Avenue
Kelvin Grove
- Postal address:
Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation
GPO Box 2434
Brisbane QLD 4001