QIMR Berghofer

QIMR Berghofer Translational medical research institute making an impact in , and , and , and .

QIMR Berghofer is a leading translational research institute with an 80 year history in , Australia. Established in 1945 to research tropical and infectious diseases found in northern Australia, our scientists are now making an impact in , and , and , and . QIMR Berghofer is home to a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) f

acility, Q-Gen Cell Therapeutics, and a mosquito research laboratory which is the largest of its kind in the southern hemisphere. Each year we welcome thousands of high school students to the Institute to participate in our education programs. We also host tours for small groups and offer a range of events and community engagement opportunities throughout the year. Join our community on social media to keep in touch and visit our website to connect with the latest health and medical research: www.qimrb.edu.au.

Tropical Shirt Day may be over, but the impact continues. 🌴Thank you to everyone who donated, wore a tropical shirt (you...
24/08/2026

Tropical Shirt Day may be over, but the impact continues. 🌴

Thank you to everyone who donated, wore a tropical shirt (you looked LUSH!) or helped spread awareness. Your support helps drive research into tropical and emerging infectious diseases, bringing us closer to healthier futures for communities here and around the world.

Check out the pics to see how we marked the day! There were refreshing fruit mocktails, pizza, sweet treats, a photoboard and a big banana 👀🍌

From all of us at QIMR Berghofer and the Centre for Tropical Health and Emerging Diseases, thank you for making Tropical Shirt Day 2026 such a success. 💚🌴

And, don’t forget, you can still support tropical health research at QIMR Berghofer: https://donate.qimrb.edu.au/tropical-shirt-day-2026

This year’s may be over, but there’s always more to discover 💡✨Joining Friends of the Institute is a great way to stay...
24/08/2026

This year’s may be over, but there’s always more to discover 💡✨

Joining Friends of the Institute is a great way to stay in touch with the fascinating science happening at QIMR Berghofer all year around.

By joining our community of curious minds, you’ll receive invitations to exclusive lab tours and events, as well as the latest research news in our quarterly LifeLab magazine and monthly newsletter.

Sign up for free to keep in touch with the world-leading research happening right here in : https://www.qimrb.edu.au/friends

Tiny creatures with global impact 🦟 🪱 🐛 👀That was the theme of our inaugural public lecture at QIMR Berghofer yesterd...
21/08/2026

Tiny creatures with global impact 🦟 🪱 🐛 👀

That was the theme of our inaugural public lecture at QIMR Berghofer yesterday, where more than 120 people joined us to discover how things as small as mosquitoes, parasites and mites can cause severe, debilitating illnesses, and how our researchers are working to tackle them.

Drs Brian Johnson, Suzy Ossipow and Deepani Fernando each brought their research to life, giving our audience a glimpse into the challenges facing communities in Australia and around the world.

We had a wonderful time chatting with our guests over drinks and canapés afterwards.

Thank you to everyone who joined us. There were many new faces – and if this is you, we are so glad to welcome you into the QIMR Berghofer community!

Learn how you can join our Friends of the Institute program and keep in touch with the latest research breakthroughs: https://www.qimrb.edu.au/friends

🗓️ Save the date: Wednesday, 9 September 2026Have you ever wished you could do more for medical research?This September,...
21/08/2026

🗓️ Save the date: Wednesday, 9 September 2026

Have you ever wished you could do more for medical research?

This September, more than 30 medical research institutes from across Australia will unite for the first Medical Research Giving Day.

At QIMR Berghofer, we're proud to be part of this national movement to support the discoveries that improve and save lives.

You don't need a lab coat to make a difference. You can help accelerate the future of medical research right here: https://tinyurl.com/mvybz2e8

Australian Medical Research Institutes



20/08/2026

It’s and we are here to share some mozzie facts!

First up, did you know mosquitoes are the world’s deadliest animal? In Australia, their impact is less often fatal, but far from harmless.

QIMR Berghofer researchers are tackling mosquito-borne disease across multiple fronts, working to:
🦟better understand how mosquito-borne diseases spread
🦟develop targeted vaccines for viruses like Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV)
🦟better prevent and treat malaria in communities across the Asia Pacific
🦟use cutting edge genomics tools to identify and even predict areas at risk of mosquito-borne viruses
🦟support communities to control mozzie populations and reduce their risk.

More to come!

Learn more about infectious disease research at QIMR Berghofer, including into dengue fever, malaria, and other mosquito-borne diseases - https://www.qimrb.edu.au/diseases?program=infectious-diseases

🌺 One more sleep until Tropical Shirt Day! 🌺Tomorrow, we're swapping the everyday for hibiscus prints, coral hues and a ...
20/08/2026

🌺 One more sleep until Tropical Shirt Day! 🌺

Tomorrow, we're swapping the everyday for hibiscus prints, coral hues and a whole lot of colour — all in support of tropical health research at QIMR Berghofer.

Haven't grabbed your limited edition tropical shirt yet? There's still time to purchase online: https://donate.qimrb.edu.au/tropical-shirt-day-2026

See you tomorrow in your brightest and boldest! 🌴☀️

Centre for Tropical Health and Emerging Diseases

From one science lover to another: Happy ! It's fair to say we're passionate about around here 🧪🔬🧬👩‍🔬 At QIMR Berghof...
17/08/2026

From one science lover to another: Happy !

It's fair to say we're passionate about around here 🧪🔬🧬👩‍🔬 At QIMR Berghofer, it has been at the heart of what we do since our Institute was founded in 1945. More than 80 years later, our scientists are continuing to make discoveries that improve health and save lives.

If you're a fellow science enthusiast, curious mind or lifelong learner, join us this Thursday to celebrate National Science Week at our free public lecture event.

Hear from three leading scientists who are investigating mosquitoes, parasites and scabies mites, and discover the significant impact these tiny creatures can have on global health. Afterwards, you'll have the opportunity to chat with our scientists over complimentary drinks and canapés.

We'd love to see you there!

Learn more and RSVP: https://www.qimrb.edu.au/events/national-science-week-public-lecture

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