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Researchers push towards arthritis treatment SCIENTISTS are closer to unravelling a 40-year-old genetic mystery, after identifying a further 13 regions of the human genome linked to a debilitating form of arthritis.
Cell therapy to fight skin cancer Invasive procedures for removing non-melanoma skin cancers such as freezing or surgery may soon be a thing of the past.
To vaccinate or to not vaccinate? Professor Ian Frazer AC provides expert insight as a leading figure in the vaccine world regarding the importance of immunisations.
Professor Matt Brown wins top science prize for battling disease Published 16th May, 2013 A Queensland medical researcher who is on the trail of genetic markers for rheumatoid arthritis and tuberculosis has won the state's top science prize.
Leading minds meet to revolutionise health care World-leading health experts will converge for the Diamantina Health Partners ‘Meeting of Minds’ tomorrow to discuss the latest in health care for Queenslanders.
UQDI Director elected for prestigious science fellowship The University of Queensland's place as a global research leader has been highlighted with today's announcement that five UQ scientists are among 20 new Australian Academy of Science Fellows for 2013.
New head and neck cancer therapy Researchers at The University of Queensland Diamantina Institute (UQDI) have developed a new predictive diagnostic test to determine patient response to a head and neck cancer treatment.
Saliva test could detect early stages of HPV-linked oral cancer Published 11th March, 2013 The University of Queensland has received a major funding boost to its development of a saliva test to diagnose the early stages of head and neck cancer linked to Human Papillomavirus (HPV). UQ&rsq...
Professor Ian Frazer named in Top 50 vaccine personalities Published 27th February, 2013 Professor Ian Frazer has been identified in the Top 50 vaccine personalities internationally through an online poll by Terrapinn. Coming in at number 28, Professor Frazer who is CEO and Director...
Unravelling the mysteries of type 1 diabetes Published 27th February, 2013 Research toward understanding the developmental risk of type 1 diabetes (T1D) is a step closer after a major funding announcement by JDRF, the world’s l...
Volunteers needed for a study of the incidence of asymptomatic herpes in young people
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NHMRC announces grant success for best research projects Published 18th December 2012 Minister for Health Tanya Plibersek has announced $127.9 million for 151 grants for ground-breaking health and medical research across Australia. “The G...
Funding approved for tuberculosis and HPV research projects Published 18th December, 2012 Papilloma virus infections and superbug tuberculosis strains will come under renewed attack, after the federal government today agreed to support two University of Queensland research proj...
We're moving! Published 30th November, 2012 The University of Queensland Diamantina Institute is in the process of moving buildings. We will soon be located at the new Translational Research Institute on Cornwall St in Woolloongabba. As we will ...
The Science of Immunisation: Questions and Answers Published 26th November, 2012 Common myths about immunisation have been laid to rest in a comprehensive new booklet written by the nation’s top immunologists and published by the Australian Academy of Science. &nbs...
ACRF provides $4m for promising cancer research at UQ Published 19th November, 2012 Targeted cancer detection and treatment programs at The University of Queensland will be advanced following $4 million funding announced by the Australian Cancer Research Foundation (ACRF). ...
Solving the paradox of the missing heritability Published 15th November, 2012 A University of Queensland researcher has won the $25,000 Centenary Institute, Lawrence Creative Prize (CILC Prize) at a f...
UQDI researchers celebrate success following NHMRC grant announcement Published 25th October, 2012 The University of Queensland Diamantina Institute researchers have enjoyed deserved success following the recent announcement of NHMRC grant funding. The Univ...
UQDI researchers lead the way in a US$4m project to unravel the genetics of a debilitating form of arthritis Published 3rd October, 2012 Researchers at The University of Queensland Diamantina Institute (UQDI) and their international collaborators will c...
Small genetic change has heavy consequences Published Monday 17th September, 2012 One small change to the DNA sequence can cause more weighty changes to the human body, according to a new stu...
Winning research-based ideas blaze a bright trail for the future Published 10th September, 2012 New approaches to cancer treatment was the winning idea from the Grand Final of
Adrian Cortes wins at GeneMappers Conference Published 3rd September, 2012 Adrian Cortes’ presentation on the genetics of ankylosing spondylitis has won him the Best Oral Presentation in the Student category at the GeneMappers 2012 conference in Port Douglas. An...
Jana McCaskill en route to Paris after win in Hong Kong Published 7th August, 2012 University of Queensland Diamantina Institute PhD Student Jana McCaskill has been announced as the recipient of the Best Student Aw...
Visscher eyes Eureka science prize Published 1st August, 2012 Professor Visscher and his team from The University of Queensland Diamantina Institute (UQDI), the Queens...
Professor Ranjeny Thomas a finalist in the GSK Awards for Research Excellence Published 30th July, 2012 Professor Ranjeny Thomas has been named a finalist in one of Australia’s longest running and most prestigious...
Dr Michelle Hill awarded prestigious ARC Future Fellowship Published 30th July, 2012 The University of Queensland Diamantina Institute's Dr Michelle hill has been announced a winner of a Australian Research Council (ARC) ...
The University of Queensland Diamantina Institute to collaborate on $14m sports science project Published 30th July, 2012 Bond University will lead a national $14million sports science research project in collaboration with The University of Queensland Diamantina Institute. The project is the largest of its kind, with $5.75 million c...
Gardasil vaccine to be available for boys in 2013 Published 12th July, 2012 In a world first, Australian schoolboys will be able to r...
AICR grant awarded for further investigation into melanoma research Published 12th June, 2012 Associate Professor Brian Gabrielli of The University of Queensland Diamantina Institute (UQDI) has recently won a g...
Queen bestows award on Australian science great Published 12th June, 2012 Leading science innovator Professor Ian Frazer has been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours Li...
Associate Professor Emma Duncan named Clinical Researcher of the Year Published 4th June, 2012 A University of Queensland Diamantina Institute researcher has been awarded one of the State’s top science a...
Mock court trial examines chronic disease research Each year thousands of Australians are affected by chronic disease. Diseases such as diabetes, arthritis, infection and cancers are often life threatening and debilitating, and ongoing research holds the key to preventing and managing...
Young Science Ambassadors awarded Published 4th June, 2012 Three UQDI researchers have recently received an Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering Young Science Ambassador (ATSE) award. The ATSE awards a...
Professor Ian Frazer secures Bupa Health Foundation award for skin cancer research Published 8th May, 2012 UQDI's Professor Ian Frazer, inventor of the cervical cancer vaccine and 2006 Australian of the Year, has been awarded a 2012 Bupa Health Foundation Award. Professor Frazer received the award to assist his w...
Researchers discover genes responsible for fracture susceptibility and the risk of osteoporosis Published 27th April, 2012 The University of Queensland Diamantina Institute’s researchers have played a leading role in a recent study into osteoporosis, more than doubling the number of currently known genes ...
Dr Gethin Thomas comments on new protein research into osteoporosis Published 20th April, 2012 A protein produced by bone cells could help in the development of better treatments for osteoporosis. Professor Hiroshi Takayanagi, of Tokyo Medical and Dental Unive...
Head and neck cancer research centre established in Brisbane Published 9th March, 2012 The vision of a specialised centre to better understand and treat head and neck cancers will come to fruition — thanks to $15 million funding from Atlantic Philanthropies, the Queensland Gover...
Professor Ian Frazer - a National Treasure Published 5th March, 2012 Professor Ian Frazer has been named as one of seven of Australia's new National Living Treasures in Sydney yesterday. Professor Frazer was awarded the accolade along...
Next-generation sequencing uncovers another genetic mystery in skeletal dysplasia Published 1st March, 2012 Following on from the success of last year’s UQDI and UQCCG collaborative approach of gene-mapping a new form of dwarfism (anauxetic dysplasia), yet another achievement in the genetics of ...
The TRI Student Retreat The TRI will be holding a Student Retreat on Thursday the 19th of April and all students ar...
Novel analysis offers clues to schizophrenia underpinnings Published 20th February, 2012 A new method of genetic analysis developed by researchers based at the Queensland Brain Institute (QBI), The University of Queensland Diamantina Institute (UQDI) and the Queensland Institute of Medic...
Nature paper reveals the genetic influence on our IQ as we age Published 19th January, 2012 Researchers from Brisbane, Edinburgh and Aberdeen have revisited approximately 2,000 people who underwent ...
Innovative rheumatoid arthritis therapy receives backing from Janssen Published 18th January, 2012 UniQuest, The University of Queensland’s main research commercial...
Defending the genome-wide association study Published 13th January, 2012 Since 2005, genome-wide association studies (GWAS) have successfully identified thousands of genes responsible for common human diseases.
Multiple winners at the ASI Conference in Adelaide Published 22nd December, 2011 UQDI researchers achieved multiple successes at the ASI Conference held in Adelaide last week. The Australasian Society for Immunology International Conference provides the peak forum for imm...
Professor Ian Frazer named a Councillor for the Australian Academy of Science Published 14th December, 2011 Professor Ian Frazer, who is world-renowned for inventing the cervical cancer vaccine, has become one of the most ...
Professor Ranjeny Thomas a finalist in the Australian Innovation Challenge Awards Published 5th December, 2011 UQDI’s Professor Ranjeny Thomas has been named as a finalist in the Health category of the Australian Innovation Challenge Awards for her development of a rheumatoid arthritis va...
Dr Ray Steptoe awarded ARC Future Fellowship Published 14th November, 2011 UQDI’s Dr Ray Steptoe has been announced as a winner of an Australian Research Council Future Fellowship for 201...
New insight into how the skin evades the immune system Published 8th November, 2011 By Fiona McMillan A collaboration between researchers at UQDI and the
The TRI Christmas BBQ & Football Tournament - Registrations Open! Published 2nd November, 2011 Each o...
Professor Matt Brown to present seminar on modern medicine and genetics at UQ's Global Challenge Leadership event Published 21st October, 2011 As part of The University of Queensland's Global Challenge Leadership Series being held in China this month, modern medicine and genetics, nano and biotechnologies will be some of the topics discussed in Guangz...
Research Fellowships in cancer and diseases of immune regulation The University of Queensland Diamantina Institute (UQDI) is seeking Expressions of Interest from high calibre mid-career research scientists to be considered for the 2012 round of the Australian Research Council Future Fellowships a...
UQ start-up research results offer hope for herpes sufferers Published 20th October, 2011 Coridon Pty Ltd, a University of Queensland (UQ) start-up company established to commercialise Professor Ian Frazer’s work in developing next generation DNA vaccines, has successfully completed pre-clinic...
Dr Fiona Simpson meets with local Brisbane radio host to talk about the importance of cancer research and rubber ducks Published 19th October, 2011 Laurel Edwards, radio announcer for 4KQ’s breakfast show, stopped by The University of Queensland Diamantina Institute to talk to Dr Fiona Simpson about her research projects and the upcoming Great Brisba...
Turmeric could be the link to treating type 2 diabetes Published 18th October, 2011 Researchers at The University of Queensland Diamantina Institute are developing a new technology derived from turmeric that could provide hope for patients with type 2 diabetes.
Jana McCaskill in AusBiotech national final Published 12th October, 2011 UQDI's Jana McCaskill is one of six state winners of the AusBiotech/GSK Student E...
SPARQ-ed students investigate melanoma cell research Published 2nd October, 2011 Fifteen SPARQ-ed students presented their findings on melanoma cells at The University of Queensland Diamantina Institute on Friday the 30th of September, concluding a week-long intensive research pro...
UQ experts join health taskforce Published 27th September, 2011 Two University of Queensland researchers have been chosen as part of an expert panel to conduct an independent review on health and medical research in Australia.
Researchers take out multiple awards at PA Week, WiT and AusBiotech Awards Published 26th September, 2011 Three UQDI researchers have recently been named as winners in their respective fields at multiple awards ceremonies during September. At PA Week, held at The Princess Alexandra Hospital...
New Director appointed to the UQDI Published 26th September, 2011 Professor Matt Brown was recently announced as the new Director of The University of Queensland Diamantina Institute. Professor Brown has been acting as Interim Director of the UQDI since Professor ...
The 2011 UQDI Open Day Published 23rd September, 2011 Thursday the 22nd of September saw a number of students visit The University of Queensland Diamantina Institute’s first on-campus Open Day, held at The Pri...
The 2011 Jian Zhou Oration Published 14th September, 2011 On the evening of Tuesday the 13th of September, the annual Jian Zhou Memorial Oration was held at Customs House and attended by over 150 UQDI researchers, staff and respected ...
Dr Angus Harding wins UQ award for brain tumour research Published 14th September, 2011 A UQ Foundation Research Excellence Award won by Dr Angus Harding will assist with critical discoveries in the field of brain tumour research. Dr Harding, a Research Fellow at The University of Quee...
The 2011 UQDI Research Symposium Itinerary The first UQDI Research Symposium will be held at the QBI Auditorium on Friday the 16th of September, 2011. The scientific event program will feature presentations of a generalist nature from all research labs within the UQDI an...
Dr Peter Darben recognised for excellence in science Published 18th August, 2011 25 Queenslanders, including UQDI's SPARQ-ed Co-ordinator, Dr Peter Darben, have been recognised as part of National Science Week by being named as winners of th...
Join us at UQDI Open Day on Thursday 22nd September Are you are interested in a career in research at an internationally recognised Institute in translational biomedical research, located at the Princess Alexandra Hospital? The University of Queensland Diamantina Institute (UQDI) is a...
Budding junior scientists to improve their German while in the research laboratory Published 15th August, 2011 The University of Queensland Diamantina Institute’s SPARQ-ed has joined forces with Kenmore State High School to offer a unique German Immersion Research Science Day. ...
UQ innovators light up the world with brilliant ideas Published 5th August, 2011 Biologic bullets that target bacterial infections and an innovative method for sustainable ammonia production...
New laboratory probes neurogenetics of brain disease The Queensland Brain Institute (QBI) and The University of Queensland Diamantina Institute (UQDI) will further strengthen their research ties with China following the opening in Shanghai today of a joint laboratory dedicated to exploring how genes influence brain development and function.
The 3MT Winners Announced Published 1st August, 2011 On Friday the 29th of July, nine researchers from The Unversity of Queensland Diamantina Institute theorised it out at the annual 3 Minute Thesis competition. As part of their candidature, the nine compet...
World-class QLD cancer centre will fast-track discoveries from the lab to the bedside Published Tuesday 19th July, 2011
3 Minute Thesis Competition heats up Published 1st July, 2011 An 80,000 word thesis would take 9 hours to present. Their time limit... just 3 minutes. On Friday the 29th of July, participants will battle it out in the annual 3 Minute Thesis com...
Researchers discover major genetic breakthrough in Ankylosing Spondylitis Published July 10th, 2011 Patients suffering from a painful form of arthritis which fuses bones in the spine and pelvis may have hope for the future development of new treatments. Researchers at T...
Professor Ian Frazer: The third most trusted person in 2011 Published 22nd June, 2011 Professor Ian Frazer has a string of achievements after his name. Being identified as one of the most trusted people in Australia is just another addition. The Reader's Digest Trust Survey which was releas...
The Australian Society for Medical Research conference award winners Published 7th June, 2011 UQDI researchers were recipients of impressive awards at The Australian Society for Medical Research Queensland Postgraduate Conference. At the ASMR conference evening dinner on Friday the 3
Summer Research Scholarships now open 2011 - 2012 Summer Research Scholarships are now open at The University of Queensland Diamantina Institute. Are you highly m...
UQDI Director honoured at Q-Index Awards Published May 25th, 2011 At the first Q-Index Awards held on Sunday the 22nd of May, 52 leading researchers from The University of Queensland were honoured as leaders in their diverse fields of discovery. UQDI Institute Director, P...
UQDI researchers take the prize at annual ARA event Published 20th May, 2011 Three University of Queensland Diamantina Institute researchers were recipients of awards at the prestigious 52nd Australian Rheumatology Association (ARA) annual meeting. The event, held at th...
Professor Ian Frazer elected Fellow of The Royal Society
Medical funding in Australia is safe Published 11th May, 2011 A unanimous sigh of relief is being felt through the UQDI and collectively across the nation, after the Federal Government handed down the 2011-12 budget last night. After two months of relentless supp...
UQDI researchers discover new bone deformity gene Published 4th May, 2011
Resveratrol trial Published April 20th, 2011 UQDI PhD student, Veronique Chachay, is currently trialling the Resveratrol study, which she hopes could be the solution to better managing non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). M...
Brisbane's Rally for Research Published 20th of April, 2011 The Brisbane Rally for Research was held in King George Square on Tuesday the 19th of April, and although rained out, it didn't prevent people turning up in the masses. Hundreds of prote...
Health and medical research funding cuts: the facts Published 12th April, 2011 A cabinet leak has confirmed that the Government is planning to cut funding for to Australia’s medical research in the upcoming budget. This will come from the National Health and Medic...
The future health of Australians under threat Published 12th April, 2011 JOINT MEDIA STATEMENT The directors of Queensland’s leading medical research institutes have joined forces to speak out against significant...
Medical Research Facing Fund Cuts An announcement by the federal government of a potential $400 million fund cut to the National Health and Medical Research Council has initiated a backlash by Australia's top medical researchers. The Australian medical industry faces huge ri...
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Grapes are good for you in more ways than one! University of Queensland Diamantina Institute PhD student, Veronique Chachay, hopes to determine if a nutrient found in grape skin could hold the key to better managing non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Resveratrol (RSV), an antioxi...
It takes more than water... It takes more than water...
Grant awarded to research new avenues of treatment in Ankylosing Spondylitis Grant awarded to research new avenues of treatment in Ankylosing Spondylitis
Funding awarded to investigate immune system memory in autoimmune diseases Funding awarded to investigate immune system memory in autoimmune diseases
Genetic link found between spinal arthritis and Inflammatory Bowel Disease A genetic link has been found between spinal arthritis and Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Gardasil in the Developing World Gardasil in the Developing World
Breast cancer treatment Work by scientists at The University of Queensland could open the door to a new way of treating certain breast cancers.
Frazer’s dream becomes a reality
UQDI Visiting Scholarships Launched UQDI Visiting Scholarship Applications Now Available here.
Diamantina Institute welcomes Balzan Fellow: Dr Antje Blumenthal. The UQ Diamantina Institute has welcomed Dr Antje Blumenthal as the Balzan Fellow in 2010. The fellowship provided by Prof Ian Frazer, a 2008 Balzan Prize recipient, is intended to encourage outstanding early career researchers to unde...
Diamantina Institute research excellence recognised during National Medical Research Week. Dr Michelle Hill from the Diamantina Institute has been awarded the Queensland Health and Medical Research Senior Researcher Excellence Runner-Up Award by the Australian Society for Medical Research.
Queensland Treasurer presents new scientific collaborations with China. New collaborations between Queensland and China could help develop novel treatments for oral cancers. Treasurer and Minister for Employment and Economic Development Andrew Fraser has announced $249,000 in Sma...

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