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They’re tracking dinosaurs, treating epilepsy, battling superbugs, figuring out quantum biophysics and working to save the environment for future generations – meet The University of Queensland’s women scientists.

University of Queensland scientist Dr Matt Fogarty will begin a two year research project focusing on breathing at the prestigious Minnesota Mayo Clinic in April.

People recovering from mild stroke will soon be aided by a new smart phone app, thanks to University of Queensland researchers.

University of Queensland Bachelor of Science student Jessica Von Pein’s personal story, dedication to her studies and video-making skills have earned her a “Student of the Year” prize from an educational company.

A University of Queensland gynaecological researcher and cancer surgeon is urging women facing hysterectomy – surgical womb removal – to consider removal of their fallopian tubes to reduce their risk of ovarian cancer.

Around 20,000 late-pregnancy stillbirths could have been avoided globally, according to research published in The Lancet medical journal today.

Women from lower socio-economic families face twice the risk of delivering a stillborn baby than their wealthier counterparts, an international study led by a Mater Research Institute-University of Queensland (MRI-UQ) researcher has found.

Whether it’s your head, tooth or back, when you’re in pain, it’s hard to think about anything else. If it’s not too strong, some can ride it out. But in many cases, the pain just gets worse and won’t go away until you take something.

The Australian Research Council has awarded five new Future Fellows at The University of Queensland, from a total of only 50 awarded across the nation.

Two of The University of Queensland’s most successful and entrepreneurial medical scientists, Professor Maree Smith and Professor Ian Frazer, have earned a new accolade for their contributions to Australian innovation.

The diagnosis and treatment of cancers, mental health disorders and conditions such as dementia is set to reach new heights in Brisbane with the launch of a $24 million facility that combines state-of-the-art equipment with world-class research and clinical expertise.

The University of Queensland is a Gold Sponsor of the 2016 Mt Coot-tha Burn Race, and Faculty of Medicine + Biomedical Sciences Executive Dean, Professor Nicholas Fisk, has been tasked with assembling a UQ team of elite cyclists to compete in the event.

As climate change progresses, it brings with it a multitude of health impacts.

The University of Queensland and The Prince Charles Hospital will lead a new centre dedicated to the early detection of lung cancer thanks to $1 million in funding from the Australian Cancer Research Foundation (ACRF).

Projects, fellowships and centres within the Faculty of Medicine + Biomedical Sciences will receive approximately $29 million in funding through grants awarded by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC).

Reef fish are helping a University of Queensland scientist discover how visual tasks such as object recognition and face perception are achieved by the human brain.

On November 30, 2015, the Faculty of M+BS held its annual Excellence Awards ceremony where we recognised the efforts of those within our faculty and those working with our faculty.

Innovative software developed at The University of Queensland can now be used to improve aged care worldwide, with leading global health care company Raisoft signing a non-exclusive license.