Brain injury and disease

Young immunologist awarded for impact

Published on: 17 November 2016

The young inventor behind a UQ discovery that could benefit patients living with inflammatory diseases has been awarded the 2016 Research Australia Discovery Award.

Funding for a tumour-free future

Published on: 2 November 2016

A future where no children suffer deadly brain tumours may be within reach, thanks to the vision of a team of researchers from UQ and generous funding from The Kids’ Cancer Project. This funding will enable IMB postdoctoral researcher Dr Laura Genovesi to develop better treatments – and eventually cures – for these devastating conditions.

Breakthrough in understanding Parkinson’s disease

Published on: 27 August 2016

IMB research could lead to a new treatment for Parkinson’s disease, with future potential applications to nearly 50 other disorders.

New group leaders to join IMB’s fight against disease

Published on: 2 August 2016

IMB has welcomed three new research groups to bolster its investigations into neurological and psychiatric disorders, including motor neuron disease, Parkinson’s disease, dementia, autism and schizophrenia.

Genome study offers new hope for children with rare diseases

Published on: 10 May 2016

An international team involving University of Queensland researchers has used advanced genome sequencing to diagnose 30 patients with unresolved rare diseases.

Beating the odds against brain cancer with Dr Charlie Teo

Published on: 11 August 2015

He’s an internationally renowned neurosurgeon who rides a motorbike, plays the bagpipes, and spends three months a year doing pro bono work in developing countries. Now, South-East Queensland residents can learn more about Associate Professor Charlie Teo’s career and vision for the future of brain cancer treatment in a free community event on Friday 21 August during National Science Week.

Tailor-made treatments the focus of latest childhood brain cancer research

Published on: 5 June 2015

More effective and less traumatic treatments may become a reality for children with brain and spinal cord tumours thanks to an $80,000 donation from the Brainchild Foundation.

New money for UQ Parkinson’s research

Published on: 6 March 2015

A University of Queensland research team has been awarded a grant from The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research to target brain inflammation in people with Parkinson’s disease.

Rare infant epilepsy under the microscope

Published on: 15 October 2014

Scientists at The University of Queensland are making progress in understanding a rare and deadly form of infant epilepsy with hopes of one day discovering a cure.

Fixing a faulty molecular ‘transport hub’ could slow brain degeneration

Published on: 9 October 2014

University of Queensland researchers have gained new insights into how the body sorts and transports protein ‘cargo’ within our cells, in a finding that could eventually lead to treatments for neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.