Since humble beginnings in 1996 as the Centre for Immunology and Cancer Research, the Diamantina Institute has now grown to include over 200 researchers, students and support staff. Headed by 2006 Australian of the Year, Professor Ian Frazer, the Institute leads the way in translational research into cancer, immunology and metabolic medicine.

Based at Brisbane’s leading teaching hospital, the Princess Alexandra Hospital, the Diamantina Institute has strong clinical interactions and world-class facilities that enable researches to be at the forefront of their fields. Our researchers focus their efforts at turning their scientific discoveries into better treatments for diseases like cancer, diabetes, obesity, arthritis and osteoporosis.