Events

Join researchers and scientists from the Institute for Molecular Bioscience (IMB) and the Critical Care Research Group (CCRG) as they delve into the technology and innovations that are driving healthcare innovation. From international collaborations to preclinical translation, learn more about how we can improve patient care and solve complex global health issues.

Discover how QEDDI, UniQuest & IMB drive small molecule drug discovery—from target ID to clinic—through partnerships & cutting-edge facilities.

This is an amazing opportunity to support the great work that is done by our students. We are also celebrating 25 years of IMB in 2025! We look forward to seeing students, group leaders, research staff and the greater IMB community come together to celebrate the 25 years of student contribution to this Institute!

Please join us for the June session of the IMB Lecture Series featuring Professor Marc Pellegrini.

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.

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 artists Kate Miller-Heidke and Keir Nuttall and IMB researcher, Associate Professor Loic Yengo for an exciting conversation traversing parenthood, jingles, and genetics.