Mater Research is a recognised leader in medical research. Our bench to bedside philosophy sees us working across Mater Health’s hospitals and health services, The University of Queensland, and the world-class Translational Research Institute (TRI). We are committed to working closely with Mater Health, Mater Education and our growing network of partners and collaborators to turn scientific discovery into the best possible treatment, care, and outcomes for patients and our broader community.

We continue to make great strides in medical research, read about our recent successes in our latest Annual Report.

 

Our key focus areas are Cancer , Chronic and Integrated Care , Healthcare Delivery and Innovation , Mother and Baby , Neuroscience .

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It is with mixed emotions that Mater Research says goodbye to Sonia Hancock, one of our strongest and most loyal supporters.

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Mar

Sonia Hancock thanked for pivotal role at Mater Research

Mater Research is set to spearhead the development of a ground-breaking vaccine to treat ovarian cancer thanks to a $670,000 OCRF (Ovarian...

21

Mar

Queensland research team targets ovarian cancer vaccine

Mater Research is delighted to welcome Professor Kum Kum Khanna to Mater.  

20

Mar

Welcome Professor Kum Kum Khanna to Mater Research: A Pioneer in Women’s Cancer Research

For Mater Research Professional Research Fellow Professor Brian Gabrielli, taking on the Smiling for Smiddy Challenge cycling event is a...

14

Mar

Mater People ride to raise funds for cancer

Mater Research is breaking down health barriers for people with intellectual disability and those on the autism spectrum thanks to a new...

13

Mar

Program changes attitudes to patients with disabilities

2023 was an outstanding year for Mater Research with $13.7 million in grant funding received and 424 publications recorded.

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Feb

Highlighting Mater Research’s year of achievements: 2023 Annual Report

A team of researchers from Mater Research and The University of Queensland have asked the question: “Does the gut microbiome play a role in...

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Feb

Exploring the gut-brain connection in treatment-resistant schizophrenia

By reviewing data spanning nearly five decades, a team of Mater Researchers led by Associate Professor Kym Rae has identified that many...

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Feb

Barriers to men’s participation in healthcare research

Queensland researchers have discovered that a mutation allows some E. coli bacteria to cause severe disease in people while other bacteria are...

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Feb

Revealing what makes bacteria life-threatening

Pregnant women trying to stay healthy for their babies are relying too heavily on multivitamins instead of good food in their second...

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Feb

Research finds overuse of multivitamins in pregnancy