QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute

QIMR Berghofer is one of Australia’s largest and most successful medical research institutes. Our researchers are investigating the genetic and environmental causes of some of the world’s deadliest diseases as well as developing new diagnostics, better treatments and prevention strategies. The Institute’s diverse research program extends from tropical diseases to cancers to Indigenous health, mental health, and infectious diseases.

Principal research areas

  • Cancer
  • Infectious diseases
  • Mental health & complex disorders

Image caption: The QIMR Berghofer building in Brisbane, Queensland.

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Research Areas

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