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Trial to fill 30-year knowledge gap in cancer surgery

Published on: 7 August 2023

University of Queensland researchers have received a $3.1 million grant for a trial which could revolutionise endometrial cancer treatment.

UQ Faculty of Medicine researcher recognised as emerging scientific leader

Published on: 31 July 2023

Dr Kevin Koo, from the UQ Centre for Clinical Research, has been recognised in the 2023 Queensland Young Tall Poppy Science Awards, along with nine other academics, for outstanding early career research.

International Survey of Antibiotic Dosing and Monitoring in Adult Intensive Care Units

Published on: 23 June 2023

A University of Queensland study has identified an increase in more accurate antibiotic dosing by hospitals globally, raising the chances of successful treatments for critically ill patients.

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Tracking and treating the rise in Queensland gonorrhoea rates

Published on: 6 June 2023

Enhanced genetic identification of Neisseria gonorrhoea (NG) strains and associated anti-microbial resistance would help monitor and manage increasing rates of the sexually transmitted disease, a University of Queensland and Queensland Health study has found.

UQCCR Researcher making progress in Ovarian Cancer early detection

Published on: 18 May 2023

UQCCR Professor Carlos Salomon, in collaboration with Professor Yusuke Yamauchi from the Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN), have developed an alternative early detection test for ovarian cancer.

Understanding breast cancer in young women

Published on: 16 May 2023

University of Queensland researchers will investigate the genetic causes of breast cancer in young women with new funding from The National Breast Cancer Foundation.

A career of care

Published on: 10 May 2023

In celebration of International Nurses Day on Friday 12 May, we spoke to Nurse and UQCCR Clinical Trials Coordinator Vicki Allen about her profession and what's kept her in the job for over three decades.

Reducing fungal infections in cancer patients with personalised treatments

Published on: 5 April 2023

UQ researchers will lead a major study on developing personalised fungal infection treatment approaches for cancer patients.

Exploring blood-based biomarkers to benefit obstetrics and gynaecological cancer patients

Dr Nair has said that completing her PhD under the supervision of Associate Professor Salomon changed her career trajectory to now focus on the implications of understanding the extracellular vesicle genomics on women’s life by improving the early detection and targeted therapeutics in diseases such as ovarian cancer.

Digital intervention for Parkinson’s Disease dementia

Published on: 23 March 2023

University of Queensland researchers will create a digital platform to improve dementia diagnosis in people living with Parkinson’s Disease (PD).

Genome sequencing could curb hospital infection outbreaks

Published on: 17 November 2022

The spread of antibiotic resistant bacteria in hospitals could be greatly reduced thanks to research by The University of Queensland and Queensland Health.

Trachoma: Lab tests reduce unneeded screening

Published on: 17 October 2022

Laboratory testing should be part of screening for trachoma in remote Australian communities to avoid unnecessary antibiotic treatment and further screening, according to University of Queensland researchers.

UQ professors elected AAHMS Fellows

Published on: 14 October 2022

Two professors from The University of Queensland’s Faculty of Medicine have been elected as new Fellows of the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences (AAHMS).

UQCCR formally recognised by Dementia Australia as working towards becoming a Dementia-Friendly organisation.

UQ first to become dementia friendly

Published on: 6 October 2022

The University of Queensland Centre for Clinical Research has been formally recognised by Dementia Australia as working towards becoming a Dementia-Friendly organisation.

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New medical suite to advance brain disorder research and treatment

Published on: 26 September 2022

A new clinical suite at a University of Queensland health research facility is ready to help unlock the mysteries of neurological conditions experienced by one billion people worldwide.

Yunan Ye student from UQCCR, Faculty of Medicine

Faculty of Medicine student wins UQ 3MT with big bang ‘theory’

Published on: 15 September 2022

A PhD candidate working to understand early embryo development has won UQ’s 2022 Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition final. Yunan Ye student from UQCCR, Faculty of Medicine convinced the judges with her presentation called The big bang – how it all started.