Events

Join us for an inspiring panel discussion on gender equality, followed by an afternoon tea fundraiser supporting the not-for-profit, Dressed for Success. Together, let’s #AccelerateAction for a more inclusive and equitable world. #IMB25

Professor Natasha Harvey is Head of the Lymphatic Development Laboratory and Director of the Centre for Cancer Biology at the University of South Australia and SA Pathology. Natasha received her PhD from the University of Adelaide and undertook postdoctoral training in the laboratory of Guillermo Oliver at St Jude Children’s Research Hospital, USA. Here, she focussed on defining the role of the homeobox transcription factor PROX1 in lymphatic vascular development. In 2005, she returned to Adelaide to establish her independent research program. Natasha’s work aims to understand how the lymphatic vasculature is constructed during development and how this process “goes wrong” in human lymphatic vessel pathologies. Her work in this field has been published in Development, Blood, Journal of Clinical Investigation, Science Translational Medicine and Nature.

Fashion and science come together in this special presentation part of World Science Festival 2025. Explore the powerful connection between fashion and science in a conversation around the boundary-pushing project Cutting Edge by Fashion Queensland and the University of Queensland’s Institute for Molecular Bioscience (IMB).

Step up to one of 10 Zeiss microscopes to discover the hidden micro-worlds around us, revealing microscopic mysteries you’ve never seen before. This interactive experience is perfect for science enthusiasts of all ages.

Step into the whale mall to witness an awe-inspiring visual projection of unseen worlds under the microscope. This large-scale artwork showcases a unique collection of photography from QBiotics Group, Queensland Museum, The University of Queensland’s Institute for Molecular Bioscience, The Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence in Biotechnology (QUBIC) and Queensland Herbarium’s Biodiversity Science Unit. Curated by artist, Donna Davis, this immersive display will light up the Whale Mall, offering a visual journey through Queensland’s scientific wonders.

Professor Glenn did his PhD at the University of Sydney before postdoctoral studies at the University of Oxford. After academic stints at the University of Sydney and the University of Connecticut Health Center, he joined the Institute for Molecular Bioscience in 2007. Glenn is a leader in the field of venoms-based drug and insecticide discovery. Glenn’s laboratory maintains one of the largest venom collections in the world, sourced from more than 500 species of venomous invertebrates. In 2023 Glenn received the Prime Minister’s Prize for Innovation for his translational work, and he was elected a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science in 2024.

Following previous meetings in 2017 (Garvan Institute) and 2022 (WEHI), the 3rd Autoinflammatory Disease Symposium will be combined with an Education Summit on Paediatric Rheumatology, in partnership with Zoe’s Angels, a non-profit organisation established to help benefit the lives of children diagnosed with juvenile rheumatic and musculoskeletal conditions.

Advances in medical research offer the promise of precision medicine tailored to a person's genome.

Witness the cutting edge cardiovascular research underway at IMB on a guided tour.

If you missed the recent runway dinner at the Queensland Museum, don't worry! The five exquisite garments inspired by IMB research will be showcased at the Brisbane Fashion Month West Village Runway this October.

Join Nobel Award-winning scientist and UQ Alum, Laureate Professor Peter Doherty, for a lecture that honours his major contributions to infection and immunology.

Join us for an exciting journey into the world of taste with Dr Daniel Hwang and Elizabeth Willing as they explore how genetics and art shape the way we experience flavour. 

Join our team and help us raise funds for endometriosis.

Inspired by her remarkable residency, 花弁 Hanabira (Gentle Petal) join artist Hiromi Tango for a very special Crafty Party that celebrates healing and joy.

Heart transplant is the only effective treatment for end-stage heart failure. But given the shortage of donor organs, how do we ensure every heart is given the best chance to give new life to a recipient?

Join us for an unforgettable night of dinner, fashion, and conversations inspired by research at IMB.

Join Dr Madi Maddugoda as she walks you through the Institute for Molecular Bioscience and describes the different research areas and technical capabilities.

Witness the cutting-edge research underway at IMB on a guided lab tour.

Join Professor John Mattick AO, IMB's Foundation Director and SHARP Professor of RNA Biology at the University of New South Wales for the inaugural Mattick lecture.

IMB Group Leader, Professor John Fraser joins Dr Iris Depaz, Professor Alan Rowan and Professor Avril Robertson in conversation about how biotechnology is transforming the world of medicine.

The Institute for Molecuar Bioscience returns to World Science Festival Brisbane's City of Science with our Junior Scientist Hub. Enjoy a weekend packed with engaging, hands-on science activities suitable for the whole family.

花弁 Hanabira (Gentle Petal) is a community-led project that will transform Adelaide Street Pavilion into a vibrant sanctuary, inspiring healing and social connection.

Learn how IMB researchers are harnessing nature to find new medicines. Create your own origami petunia, take a photo at Nature Etude, and chat with current PhD students.

Strap on your running shoes and help us raise funds for cardiovascular research

Join Festival artist, Daniel Riley and IMB researcher, Dr Zeinab Khalil in conversation as they explore the depth of knowledge that lies within the land.