News - Centre for Clinical Research - University of Queensland

Second antibiotic no advantage for treating super-bug Golden Staph

Published on: 13 February 2020
Research reverses the reproductive clock in mice

Published on: 12 February 2020
Youth mental health researcher recognised

Published on: 22 November 2019
UQ researcher wins award for women in life sciences

Published on: 22 November 2019
Med Talks: Superbug Series

Published on: 18 November 2019
Superbug drug trial

Published on: 12 November 2019
Experts take on superbugs at national forum

Published on: 8 November 2019

World experts have gathered at The University of Queensland’s National Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Forum to discuss strategies to combat drug-resistant ‘superbugs’ and control antibiotic use.
New Cystic Fibrosis researcher recognised

Published on: 21 October 2019
For people with a mental illness, loved ones who care are as important as formal supports

Published on: 17 October 2019
Leader in critical care and communicable diseases

Published on: 9 October 2019

Professor Jason Roberts from The University of Queensland’s Centre for Clinical Research has been recognised as Australia’s Leading Researcher in both Critical Care and Communicable Diseases in The Australian’s 2019 Research magazine.
Tall Poppy sends message in an ‘exosome’

Published on: 16 September 2019

UQ Senior Research Fellow Dr Carlos Salomon has been awarded a prestigious Young Tall Poppy for his research into exosomes, tiny sacs released from cells, and their role in ovarian cancer and pregnancy complications.
$1 million donation to boost aphasia research

Published on: 5 September 2019

A donation of $1 million to The University of Queensland will offer hope to thousands of Australians left without the ability to communicate following a stroke.
Ending needless chemotherapy for breast cancer

Published on: 28 June 2019

A diagnostic test developed at The University of Queensland might soon determine if a breast cancer patient requires chemotherapy or would receive no benefit from this gruelling treatment.
Breast cancer genome sequencing - looking beyond BRCA1 and BRCA2

Published on: 21 May 2019

Families with a high prevalence of breast cancer may soon know more about why they are at a greater risk of developing the disease.
Adolescent self-harmers misjudge bodily sensations

Published on: 7 May 2019

Adolescents who self-harm experience heightened sensations across their skin and misjudge bodily cues such as hunger and headaches, University of Queensland-led research has found.
Common anti-inflammatory could protect baby brains

Published on: 18 April 2019

Administering ibuprofen immediately after birth may reduce brain damage in tiny growth-restricted babies, University of Queensland researchers have found.
Targeting inflammation for new Parkinson’s disease treatments

Published on: 7 March 2019

Researchers from The University of Queensland will investigate the potential of existing drugs to be repurposed to fight Parkinson’s disease thanks to a new research grant.
Applying the F-words to cancer… but not in the way you think

Published on: 1 March 2019

It’s been dubbed women’s silent killer. It can strike without warning signs and there’s no diagnostic test. It’s ovarian cancer, and it has a five-year survival rate of just 45 per cent. By comparison, breast cancer’s survival rate is 90 per cent.
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and Heart Research Month

Published on: 30 January 2019

University of Queensland experts are available to comment on research into ovarian cancer and heart disease. Journalists can contact the experts below or search by topic or name at UQ Experts.
Unknown microbial world thriving in undiscovered ancient caves

Published on: 7 December 2018

A University of Queensland microbiologist was part of an expedition that discovered the world’s largest quartz cave deep in the South American rainforest.