News

Targeting inflammation for new Parkinson’s disease treatments

Published on: 7 March 2019

Researchers from The University of Queensland will investigate the potential of existing drugs to be repurposed to fight Parkinson’s disease thanks to a new research grant.
Trends in women’s reproductive events reflect major social and lifestyle changes

Published on: 6 March 2019

An international study has revealed the age at which women experience major reproductive events, such as their first period or giving birth, has changed significantly over time.
Dementia’s gender differences revealed

Published on: 4 March 2019

Dementia is one of the leading causes of death in Australia, but University of Queensland research has found the disease affects men and women differently.
Combination multiplies melanoma risk

Published on: 4 March 2019

The risk of developing melanoma is significantly multiplied for people who have red hair and more than 20 large moles, University of Queensland researchers have found.
New partnership helps young Queenslanders

Published on: 1 March 2019

UQ’s Child Health Research Centre is partnering with not-for-profit agency Key Assets to develop a new treatment program for children with neurodevelopmental impairments, including fetal alcohol spectrum disorder.
Mum’s the word when it comes to compassion

Published on: 27 February 2019

University of Queensland researchers are examining how the mother-infant bond might be affected by both shaming and compassion.
Kudos for our top teachers at national awards

Published on: 27 February 2019

Two University of Queensland teachers have been given top marks for their dedication and innovative approaches to student learning at the Australian Awards for University Teaching.
Explainer: What is a home care package and who is eligible?

Published on: 27 February 2019

During the first round of hearings in the aged care royal commission, we heard many Australians would prefer to receive help at home than move into an aged care facility.
Why Laron dwarfs don’t get diabetes

Published on: 26 February 2019

University of Queensland researchers have discovered a hidden metabolic advantage that prevents people with a specific type of dwarfism from developing type 2 diabetes or cancer.
Grants highlight rare diseases

Published on: 21 February 2019

Three clinical trials for rare cancer treatments and a dialysis education program led by University of Queensland researchers have been awarded more than $7.6 million in grants.
New pathway to professorships on offer at UQ

Published on: 18 February 2019

An alternative pathway for conferring professorships has been adopted by the Faculty of Medicine to recognise the contributions of clinicians to medical research and education.
Top Ochsner teachers honoured

Published on: 14 February 2019

Ochsner Academics has recognised six of their best teachers through their annual Teaching Excellence Awards (TEA).
Bittersweet: tonic water lovers may have bigger brains

Published on: 4 February 2019

Brain size doesn’t just relate to how smart people are but also to how bitter they find tonic water, University of Queensland researchers have found.
Curious Kids: blindness and the sun

Published on: 31 January 2019

Will I go blind if I shut my eyes and face the Sun?
Lifelong service to rural medicine honoured

Published on: 30 January 2019

Third-generation rural general practitioner and Head of UQ’s Rural Clinical School Professor Sarah Strasser has been named a Member of the Order of Australia in the Australia Day honours list.
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and Heart Research Month

Published on: 30 January 2019

University of Queensland experts are available to comment on research into ovarian cancer and heart disease. Journalists can contact the experts below or search by topic or name at UQ Experts.
Collaboration between faculties to breed success

Published on: 29 January 2019

Almost $400,000 in seed funding has been awarded to collaborative projects between The University of Queensland’s Faculty of Medicine and the Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences.
Could texts prevent you feeling the burn?

Published on: 24 January 2019

As Queenslanders flock to the outdoors this Australia Day weekend, University of Queensland researchers are investigating whether text messages could prevent people falling victim to sunburn.
Put mental health on pre-conception checklist

Published on: 21 January 2019

Women who are depressed before conception are more likely to have children with poor psychosocial outcomes, University of Queensland researchers have found.
Mental health is better together

Published on: 14 January 2019

Adopting an integrated approach to mental health care can improve client outcomes despite logistical and other challenges, according to an evaluation by UQ’s Queensland Centre for Mental Health Research (QCMHR).