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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.

Matt Whyte and his wife, Yvonne Whyte in the UQCCR suite

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.

Virtual assistance for dementia

Published on: 26 August 2022

Anxiety is on the rise. It’s that feeling of dread, distress and despair caused by a significant event or ongoing stress that leaves you vulnerable in unfamiliar territory or unable to cope.

New industry partnership to accelerate development of Parkinson’s disease treatments

Published on: 13 July 2022

University of Queensland researchers will partner with American biopharmaceutical company EpicentRx Inc. to evaluate new treatments for Parkinson’s disease (PD), speeding up development of potential new therapies.

Scientific Statement explains the endocrine roles of extracellular vesicles

Published on: 19 May 2022

The importance of research into extracellular vesicles for understanding and treating certain endocrine disorders such as cancer and diabetes, has been detailed in a scientific statement.

New method to improve patient quality of life

Published on: 17 May 2022

A new method that uses quality of life data collected during clinical trials will help patients make more informed treatment decisions.

Trial could help stretch Japanese encephalitis vaccine supplies

Published on: 1 April 2022

A potential new approach to administering an existing Japanese encephalitis (JE) vaccine could make it more affordable and increase dose numbers in Australia.

Liquid fat trial begins for children with rare genetic disorder

Published on: 23 March 2022

University of Queensland researchers will use a fat supplement to treat the rare genetic disorder Ataxia-Telangiectasia (A-T) as part of a national trial that begins today.

New mothers could help protect other babies' brains

Published on: 19 November 2021

The placenta from mothers of healthy newborns could one day be used to reduce brain injury in growth-restricted babies, according to University of Queensland research.

UQCCR research informs international guidelines on Sepsis management

Published on: 8 October 2021

The most respected international guidelines for managing one of the world’s leading causes of mortality, sepsis, have been revised to include new recommendations inspired by research from the UQ Centre for Clinical Research.

Test shows promise for 90% early ovarian cancer detection

Published on: 27 July 2021

The prospect of increasing the accuracy of early ovarian cancer detection from 50 per cent to 90 per cent has brought welcome financial support for a University of Queensland research team.

Federal funding towards major medical objectives

Published on: 8 July 2021

More than $15 million of the Australian Government’s latest Medical Research Future Fund spending has been allocated towards University of Queensland projects.