Research Mission

Institute for Molecular Bioscience researchers investigate the basis of growth and development at the genetic, molecular, cellular and organ levels.

By understanding the development process, and aspects that go awry in complex diseases, IMB aims to develop pharmaceutical and cellular therapies, technologies and diagnostics to prevent or treat such diseases.

In addition, IMB is pursuing other opportunities for applying its understanding of genetic programming and molecular architecture, through the creation of new technologies in biology, biofuels, information technology and agriculture.

The IMB is a highly collaborative environment where researchers from different fields combine to contribute to strategic research programs. This is underpinned by IMB’s highly developed infrastructure, which is among the best in the country. IMB is also characterised by a strong commitment to commercialisation through its partnership with IMBcom.




"If you're going to be a biologist and alive at any point in time in human history, you'd choose to be alive right now."
Brandon Wainwright, Director.

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Genomics & Computational Biology This program includes the ARC Centre of Excellence in Bioinformatics and the Queensland Facility for Advanced Bioinformatics. It intersects with the ...
Molecular Genetics & Development This program includes IMB's participation in the the ARC Centre of Excellence in Biotechnology and Development; and the NIH-funded project Nephrogenix, a...
Molecular Cell Biology This program has received considerable support from the Australian Microscopy & Microanalysis Research Facility; the Australian Cancer Research Foundation;
Chemistry & Structural Biology This program has some of the most advanced equipment for structural biology in Australia, used in the development of new medicines and technologies, especially through exploration of Queensland's biodiversity. It has been responsible for a number of...
IMB Group Leaders IMB Group leaders arranged according to research division, also including Joint Appointments and Affiliates.
IMB Joint Appointments & Affiliates IMB has strong collaborative links with many departments in The University of Queensland. These links are vital to creating research synergies and creating a critical mass of bioscience researchers in Queensland. As par...
Publications For a list of publications from each year, please refer to the IMB's annual reports. For publications by individual researchers, please refer to
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Researcher Profiles IMB Science Ambassadors are a group of researchers from the Institute for Molecular Bioscience who are passionate about communicating science, whether it be to the public, school students, or other scientists. Each ambassador is trained in media com...

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