About the school

QUT’s School of Biomedical Sciences is internationally renowned for combining innovative research with high-quality teaching programs to address global health issues. Our interdisciplinary and collaborative research focuses on key challenges in health, including cancer, genomics and infectious diseases. Our discovery and enterprise generate knowledge and solutions that improve healthcare outcomes for individuals and communities both locally and internationally.

Our research-led undergraduate and postgraduate education programs are educating and training the next generation of scientific leaders and entrepreneurs in the biotech, pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors.

Study

Learn from the best, develop your skills in real industry settings and build strong connections for your future career.

Our research-led undergraduate and postgraduate education programs are educating and training the next generation of scientific leaders and entrepreneurs in the biotech, pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors.

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Research

Our interdisciplinary and collaborative research focuses on key challenges in health, including cancer, genomics and infectious diseases. Our discovery and enterprise generate knowledge and solutions that improve healthcare outcomes for individuals and communities both locally and internationally.

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Engage

Gain access to our expertise, find next-generation talent or join our thriving alumni community.

Find out more about our Work Integrated Learning (WIL) program, explore opportunities to partner with us or join a future school event.

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International study with us

Be ambitious. Be future-focused. Be ready for the real world. Our practical courses prepare you to become valuable, adaptable, and unstoppable. The School of Biomedical Sciences offers long and short-term options for study. For more information about studying at QUT Brisbane and the services QUT provides to international students.

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Our staff

Distinguished Professor Lyn Griffiths
Position
Centre Director, Centre for Genomics & Personalised Health
Division / Faculty
School of Biomedical Sciences
Research field
Genetics
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Professor Greg Cook
Position
Head of School
Division / Faculty
School of Biomedical Sciences
Research field
Microbiology
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Professor Gene Tyson
Position
Professor and Australian Laureate Fellow
Division / Faculty
School of Biomedical Sciences
Research fields
Microbiology
Genetics
Medical microbiology
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Professor Jyotsna Batra
Position
Professor
Division / Faculty
School of Biomedical Sciences
Research fields
Genetics
Biochemistry and cell biology
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Professor Kenneth Beagley
Position
Professor of Immunology
Division / Faculty
School of Biomedical Sciences
Research fields
Immunology
Microbiology
Clinical sciences
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Professor Lisa Chopin
Position
Professor
Division / Faculty
School of Biomedical Sciences
Research fields
Biochemistry and cell biology
Clinical sciences
Genetics
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Professor Janet Davies
Position
Professor
Division / Faculty
School of Biomedical Sciences
Research fields
Immunology
Medical biotechnology
Other environmental sciences
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Professor Elle Gregory
Position
Professor in Anatomy
Division / Faculty
School of Biomedical Sciences
Research fields
Clinical sciences
Oncology and carcinogenesis
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Professor Damien Harkin
Position
Professor
Division / Faculty
School of Biomedical Sciences
Research fields
Medical biotechnology
Biochemistry and cell biology
Ophthalmology and optometry
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Professor Jonathan Harris
Position
Professor in Protein Biochemistry
Division / Faculty
School of Biomedical Sciences
Research field
Biochemistry and cell biology
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Professor Tony Kenna
Position
Professor
Division / Faculty
School of Biomedical Sciences
Research fields
Immunology
Genetics
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Professor Colleen Nelson
Position
Professor
Division / Faculty
School of Biomedical Sciences
Research fields
Genetics
Medical biochemistry and metabolomics
Oncology and carcinogenesis
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Contact us

Contact the School of Biomedical Sciences for more information on our courses, research and staff.

Find us at
Q Block Level 9
Gardens Point