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A new faculty

Medicine, and Health and Behavioural Sciences have been combined into a new faculty, Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences (HMBS), from 1 January 2025.

Some information remains on this website in the short term while we continue to build the new HMBS site.

Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences website

In the rare event of a vaccine injury, Australians should be compensated

Published on: 24 September 2024

Dr Sophie Wen discusses the implications of Australians not being able to access no-fault compensation for vaccine injuries from the end of this month via the Conversation.
How we think about ‘obesity’ and body weight is changing. Here’s why

Published on: 19 September 2024

Professor Lauren Ball and Ms Evangeline Gardiner from the School of Public Health write about the changing perceptions of obesity and body weight via the Conversation.
Millions of health care dollars spent on treatment of potentially preventable readmissions

Published on: 16 September 2024

University of Queensland researchers have shed light on the potentially preventable cost of unexpected hospital readmissions post heart failure.
New national survey to track mental health among young Australians

Published on: 12 September 2024

The University of Queensland will co-lead Australia’s third National Child and Adolescent Survey of Mental Health and Wellbeing along with Curtin University.
Suicide rate higher for people with autism

Published on: 11 September 2024

UQ-led research has found people on the autism spectrum are almost 3 times more likely to die by suicide compared to non-autistic people.
New COVID vaccines may be coming to Australia. Here’s what to know about the JN.1 shots

Published on: 10 September 2024

Professor Paul Griffin writes about the new COVID vaccines that may be coming to Australia soon via the Conversation.
Saving money or spending more? Cost minimising strategies to purchase tobacco hinder quitting

Published on: 6 September 2024

University of Queensland research has shown some Australians who smoke cigarettes are trying different methods to minimise their spending on tobacco rather than quitting, despite the greater financial and health benefits of quitting smoking.
Immune cell ‘atlas’ will help kids fight life-threatening diseases

Published on: 6 September 2024

Researchers at UQ are developing a comprehensive paediatric immune cell ‘atlas’ to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of children with life-threatening diseases such as cancer, diabetes and lupus.
UQ researchers and educators awarded three Eureka Prizes

Published on: 5 September 2024

Teams of researchers from UQ working on pioneering melanoma imaging and preventing deadly infections, along with a science engagement team, have won prestigious 2024 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes.
A drug free life for Rheumatoid Arthritis patients possible within a decade

Published on: 5 September 2024

Long term relief is within reach for people with the debilitating autoimmune disease, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), after an $11.5 million grant was awarded to a University of Queensland-led team.
Small particles, advanced research, big impact.

Published on: 4 September 2024

Announcing the UQ Centre for Extracellular Vesicle Nanomedicine
Grant to transform life after gynaecological cancer treatment

Published on: 30 August 2024

University of Queensland researchers have received a $3 million grant from the National Health and Medical Research Council to establish a new Centre of Research Excellence (CRE).
UQ recognised in Life Sciences Queensland Awards

Published on: 30 August 2024

Professor Ranjeny Thomas AM from UQ’s Frazer Institute was awarded the QIMR Berghofer Woman of Influence Award.
Why are tall people more likely to get cancer? What we know, don’t know and suspect

Published on: 29 August 2024

People who are taller are at greater risk of developing cancer. But why? Here’s what we know, don’t know and suspect.
Considering taking Wegovy to lose weight? Here are the risks and benefits – and how it differs from Ozempic

Published on: 29 August 2024

The weight-loss drug Wegovy is now available in Australia. So how does Wegovy work and how much weight can you expect to lose while taking it? And what are the potential risks – and costs – for those who use it?
What is type 1.5 diabetes? It’s a bit like type 1 and a bit like type 2 – but it’s often misdiagnosed

Published on: 27 August 2024

While you’re likely familiar with type 1 and type 2 diabetes, you’ve probably heard less about type 1.5 diabetes.
Cottage cheese is back and all over TikTok. Two dietitians explain why social media’s obsessed

Published on: 23 August 2024

Professor Lauren Ball writes for the Conversation about the resurgence of cottage cheese and its popularity on social media platforms like Tiktok.
Potential new treatment pathway for bladder cancer

Published on: 21 August 2024

University of Queensland research could lead to a more effective immunotherapy treatment against bladder cancer
Year 1 medical students immerse themselves in rural and remote Queensland

Published on: 20 August 2024

Over 120 Year 1 medical students from The University of Queensland (UQ) recently returned from a four day “immersion” tour, where they experienced the charms and challenges of rural and remote living.
UQ researchers secure NHMRC Partnership Projects funding

Published on: 19 August 2024

Researchers from The University of Queensland have been awarded more than $2.9 million through the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Partnership Projects scheme.

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