Health

QIMR Berghofer, Brisbane | Newsreel

New Act boosts QIMR Berghofer breakthroughs

The speed at which Queensland medical innovation can benefit patients has been enhanced with the passage of new legislation in State Parliament. The Queensland Institute
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Professor Rajiv Khanna. | Newsreel

First human trials of new brain cancer therapy

A new treatment for one of the most aggressive forms of brain cancers is set to be tested on people for the first time. Brisbane biotechnology company Cyteph, a spin-out
Read more 14 October 2025
People using computer in library. | Newsreel

6 million Aussies struggle to access internet services

Almost a quarter of all Australians have difficulty accessing the internet, preventing them from full participating in society. New research from UNSW Sydney found the
Read more 14 October 2025
Man wearing mask. | Newsreel

COVID changes sperm and breeds anxiety in mice

A COVID infection can impact male sperm and lead to anxiety in offspring. A new study on mice, by The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health in Victoria
Read more 14 October 2025
Homeless mother and child. | Newsreel

Jump in rate of family violence leading to homelessness

The incidence of family and domestic violence leading to homelessness in Queensland has jumped by almost 15 percent, exceeding the national average. New analysis from
Read more 10 October 2025
Dr Brittany Mitchell and Dr Jodi Thomas. | Newsreel

Gene research shows women have higher risk of depression

Genetic factors play a greater role in depression in women than men, according to new Queensland research. A study by Brisbane-based QIMR Berghofer found about twice as
Read more 10 October 2025
Kazia Therapeutics CEO John Friend and QIMR Berghofer Director and CEO Professor Fabienne Mackay. | Newsreel

Development deal for world-leading cancer therapy

One of the most advanced global tools in cancer immunotherapy, developed in Brisbane, is a step closer to being readily available. The new cancer therapy, developed at
Read more 9 October 2025
Heart attack. | Newsreel

Arthritis drug shown to boost heart attack recovery

A drug already used to treat arthritis has been found to help people better recover from heart attacks. Researchers at the Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute in
Read more 8 October 2025
QIMR Berghofer Professor David Whiteman. | Newsreel

New melanoma risk factors added to prediction tool

A world-leading melanoma prediction calculator has been upgraded to capture multiple new risk factors and takes into account Australia’s regional
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Dr Balaji Somasundaram. | Newsreel

New GM for nation-leading QIMR Berghofer facility

A leader in the field of biotech and advanced therapeutics is joining QIMR Berghofer as the new General Manager of Q-Gen Cell Therapeutics. Dr Balaji Somasundaram will
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