Join in the fun and support vital research at the UQ Queensland Brain Institute by attending our fundraising events in 2024! Visit 🔗qbi.uq.edu.au/events for more information. #UQ #QBI #science #research #events
UQ Queensland Brain Institute
Research Services
Brisbane, Queensland 6,560 followers
Our scientists work to understand the development, organisation and function of the brain in health and disease.
About us
The Queensland Brain Institute, at The University of Queensland, works to understand the development, organisation and function of the brain. We aim to understand the neural circuits in the brain, how their function results in behavioural outcomes, and how dysfunction of these circuits leads to disorders such as dementia, Parkinson’s disease and schizophrenia. We aim to: 1. Develop novel therapeutic approaches to treat disorders of neural function and 2. Use our understanding of brain function to improve learning in classrooms and in the workplace. Currently led by Professor Pankaj Sah, the Institute has achieved remarkable success in just 10 years. We have published more than 1200 papers and the quality of work produced by our 450+ staff and students. It is QBI's excellence in the field that has played a key role in The University of Queensland (UQ) attaining the highest possible score of five for neuroscience, "well above world standard", in both the 2010, 2012 and 2015 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) reviews, one of only two universities in Australia to achieve this. In collaborations with clinicians and commercial partners, new discoveries are used as the basis to develop new therapeutic approaches to ameliorate the effects of brain diseases such as dementia, schizophrenia, motor neurone disease (MND), and anxiety and depression. To focus on important areas, QBI has established several Institute Centres: • The Science of Learning Research Centre (SLRC) • The Clem Jones Centre for Ageing Dementia Research (CJCADR) • The Asia-Pacific Centre for Neuromodulation (APCN)
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http://www.qbi.uq.edu.au
External link for UQ Queensland Brain Institute
- Industry
- Research Services
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Brisbane, Queensland
- Type
- Educational
- Founded
- 2003
- Specialties
- Neuroscience, Dementia, Science of Learning, Neurogenetics and Statistical Genomics, and Alzheimer's Disease
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Upland Rd
Brisbane, Queensland 4067, AU
Employees at UQ Queensland Brain Institute
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Congratulations to 24 #UQ researchers awarded more than $41 million through the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) 2024 Investigator Grants to address health challenges 🏆 Included in this list of recipients is UQ Queensland Brain Institute Professor Jürgen Götz, Professor Geoff Faulkner and Dr Lee Fletcher. 🎉 🔗uq.au/jih #UQ #QBI #research #science #grants
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Watch as Dr Shaam Al Abed explains her recent study which has proven that a mild stress is enough to trigger post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in mouse models of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). “We wanted to understand this unique perception of stress in ASD that leads to the formation of PTSD,” said Dr Al Abed. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4a3ePZB #UQ #QBI #brain #research #science #mnd
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For the first time, Dr Shaam Al Abed and Dr Nathalie Dehorter from the UQ Queensland Brain Institute have proven that a mild stress is enough to trigger post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in mouse models of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). 🔗 https://bit.ly/4a3ePZB #UQ #QBI #brain #research #science #autism #ptsd
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Ever wondered how strokes can alter not just our brains, but also our perception of reality? Dr Margaret Moore, a researcher at the UQ Queensland Brain Institute, joins Sarah Kanowski on ABC listen to discuss the mysteries of stroke and how our brain's predictions shape our experiences. Listen now: 🔗 https://bit.ly/3Wqfh18
How our brains use autocorrect - ABC listen
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Researchers have discovered that a protein called FLVCR2 transports the essential nutrient, choline, across the blood-brain barrier paving the way for new drug design. 🔗 Read more: https://bit.ly/3Wn6Gfk Rosemary Cater, PhD
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It turns out that group singing isn't just about being in harmony. 🎵 Researchers have shown that music has several therapeutic benefits and has been used as a tool for recovery in neurodegenerative diseases 🔗 https://ow.ly/IEkc50RqjHS #UQ #QBI #brain #research #singing #music
The neuroscience of singing: How choirs help our brains and bodies recover from burnout
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Last year's Alzheimer's Jazz Gala was quite the spectacle, as we celebrated QBI's 20th Anniversary in the most Instagrammable way possible. Join us for more fun at the 2024 QBI Lexus Alzheimer's Jazz Gala and help raise money for vital dementia research. 🗓️ May 17, 2024 🕰️ 6:30pm – 10:30pm 📍 Waters Edge – Portside Tickets - https://bit.ly/4aFaPjh #UQ #QBI #brain #research #science #event #gala
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EPISODE 1 OF 'A GREY MATTER' PODCAST NOW LIVE! 🎤🎧 Robyn Hilton and Allison Scifleet are two incredible women bonded by their passion for dementia research. With over 421,000 Australians living with dementia, they're on a mission to raise vital awareness and funds. You can join the journey and help raise money for dementia research at our upcoming QBI Lexus Alzheimer's Jazz Gala. In this delightful conversation, Robyn and Allison share: 🙌 What inspired one woman’s annual tribute to her late husband 💜 The serendipitous moment that led the other to QBI 💪 The challenges of caring for someone with dementia 👨👩👦 How bringing dementia out of the shadows helps families 🥳 How they tackle fundraising fatigue and the flow-on effect of doing good. Listen now: 🔗 https://ow.ly/tvWi50RmRmr #UQ #QBI #brain #research #philanthropy #podcast
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After five dedicated years of fundraising, the National Fire Industry Association of Australia Patron's Charity Walk has broken the $1 million mark in their efforts to support soldiers and people living with mental health conditions. NFIA Patron Brian Davies said, “We believe by giving, we can help researchers reach important milestones faster.” 🔗 https://bit.ly/4aNwbLd #UQ #QBI #brain #research #science #philanthropy Gallipoli Medical Research
NFIA chalks up $1M in donations to help veterans
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