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Centre for Healthcare Transformation

We bring together leading clinicians, health economists, statisticians and implementation scientists from a variety of fields, including nursing and other health sciences.

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Centre for Genomics and Personalised Health

Our research spans the design, development, and application of methods for genomic discovery, analysis and translation to drive outcomes in the real world of clinical and personalised health.

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Cancer and Palliative Care Outcomes Centre

Leading research to improve health outcomes for people affected by cancer and other chronic or life-limiting conditions.

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Australian Centre for Health Services Innovation

We are one of Australia’s leading health services research centres, with strengths in health economics, implementation science, statistics and data analysis.

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Australia-China Centre for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine

An international network that aims to generate interdisciplinary awareness and promote and expand scientific cooperation and communication between China and Australia.

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Centre for Biomedical Technologies

We aim to deliver better health in our lifetime, by improving how we treat complex medical cases stemming from injuries, infection and age-related issues. Our research focuses on better patient treatments and quality of life into the future.

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Centre for Accident Research and Road Safety - Queensland

We conduct high-quality research and education to reduce road trauma, and inform the development of road safety countermeasures and policies to keep the community safe on the road.

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Centre for Immunology and Infection Control

An inter-disciplinary and cross-sectoral innovation hub to investigate and develop tools to diagnose, prevent and treat diseases resulting from immune dysregulation or pathogen infection.

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Centre for Microbiome Research

We develop novel culture-independent molecular approaches and bioinformatics tools to answer important questions about the role of microbial communities in human and environmental health.

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Centre for Vision and Eye Research

We are shaping the future of vision through our research and working to address vision problems affecting everyday Australians.

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Our research groups and projects

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Cough, Asthma and Airways Research Group

A specialist team of scientists, nurses and doctors aiming to shed light on acute and chronic cough, protracted bacterial bronchitis and bronchiectasis.

Creative Placemaking for Social Impact

We are a research group examining the crucial role of arts, culture and place-based creativity in community recovery and resilience.

Cyberpsychology Lab

Led by Dr Stephanie Tobin, the Cyberpsychology Lab investigates how people use and are influenced by social media. Our lab uses experimental, correlational, and qualitative methods to understand the intra- and inter-personal processes that affect thoughts, feelings, and behaviours in online spaces.

EMERGES - Emergency Services Groups Epigenetics Study

Learn more about EMERGES (Emergency Services Groups Epigenetics Study), a longitudinal NHMRC funded project studying Biopsychosocial Risk and Protective Factors of Trauma Exposure in First Responders

End of Life

Our research aims to assess and address the legal, ethical and regulatory challenges in end of life decision-making.

Esports Performance Optimisation Wellbeing Research

Dedicated to enhancing the sustainability and growth of the esports ecosystem through pioneering research in athlete wellbeing and performance. As Australian leaders in esports health research, we bring together a multidisciplinary team of academics, research students, industry professionals, and international collaborators. Our research spans key areas of performance, including psychological interventions to optimize focus and resilience, physical activity and exercise strategies to support gameplay endurance, and studies on cognition to enhance decision-making and reaction times. In optimisation, we investigate the effects of caffeine, the role of exercise in boosting gameplay performance, and innovative approaches to support mental health for esports athletes. Our focus on wellbeing includes groundbreaking research on women's health and the menstrual cycle in esports, the impact of nutrition on sustained performance, and the integration of physical activity for overall health and career longevity in competitive gaming. Together, we are shaping the future of esports performance and athlete care.

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QUT Health Clinics

Researchers from across many disciplines conduct their research in QUT Health Clinics facilities.

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You can help us to discover new knowledge, create innovations and develop solutions for real-world challenges.

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Be a part of a more progressive, collaborative approach to research and contribute to your field, progress into academia or grow your career.

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Work with our students

Research student internships bring a fresh perspective, new skills and innovative approaches to your workplace.

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Research news

9 Jun 2026

Brushing your teeth daily could prevent hospital-acquired pneumonia

 A simple improvement in oral care for hospitalised patients reduced the risk of non-ventilator hospital-acquired pneumonia by 60 percent, a trial of 8870 patients in three Australian hospitals has found.  

8 Jun 2026

Top 10 research gaps in child and adolescent cancer care identified in nationwide study 

Critical knowledge gaps in child and adolescent cancer care identified in a QUT-led nationwide study highlighted the need for research focussed on cancer treatment safety, toxicity and resistance alongside a need for personalised psychosocial support during treatment and survivorship. 

28 May 2026

Queensland drivers back tougher distracted driving laws as tech evolves

Queensland drivers support tougher and clearer distracted driving laws as technology becomes more complex, according to new research from QUT.

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