QIMR Berghofer Campuses

QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute, located at its Herston Campus, primarily focuses on advanced medical research training rather than traditional undergraduate courses. It offers world-class postgraduate programs, PhD supervision, and specialized short courses in biomedical research methodologies. Affiliated with the University of Queensland and Queensland University of Technology, the campus supports higher-degree research in key areas such as infectious diseases, cancer biology, neuroscience, and immunology.

• PhD in Infectious Diseases Research: Training in virology, parasitology, and vaccine development, with hands-on lab experience in pathogen genomics and host-pathogen interactions.
• PhD in Cancer Biology: Focuses on tumour microenvironment, immunotherapy, and precision oncology, including CRISPR editing and single-cell sequencing techniques.
• PhD in Neuroscience: Covers brain disorders like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, with emphasis on neuroimaging, stem cell models, and neurogenetics.
• Masters by Research in Immunology: Explores immune system dysregulation in autoimmunity and transplantation, utilizing flow cytometry and cytokine profiling.
• Short Courses in Bioinformatics: Intensive workshops on next-generation sequencing analysis, R programming for genomics, and machine learning in health data.
• Graduate Certificate in Clinical Trials: Covers trial design, ethics, biostatistics, and regulatory affairs for drug development.
• Professional Development in Epidemiology: Modules on outbreak investigation, cohort studies, and public health genomics.

These programs emphasize interdisciplinary collaboration, state-of-the-art facilities including high-throughput screening labs, animal models, and human biobanking. Students engage in cutting-edge projects funded by NHMRC and ARC grants, preparing them for careers in academia, pharma, and biotech. The campus hosts over 600 researchers and 200 students, fostering a vibrant environment for innovation in translational medicine. Training integrates wet-lab skills with computational biology, ensuring graduates are equipped for global health challenges. Ethical research practices and diversity in STEM are core values, with mentorship from internationally renowned scientists.

Additional offerings include summer research internships for undergraduates, leadership programs for early-career researchers, and public engagement seminars on genomics and personalized medicine. The curriculum evolves with scientific advances, incorporating AI-driven drug discovery and spatial transcriptomics. This comprehensive training portfolio positions the Herston Campus as a hub for future medical leaders.