End-to-end research translation

From 30 March 2026, the UQ Centre for Clinical Research (UQCCR) will merge into the expanded Frazer Institute, bringing together complementary strengths in biomedical discovery, clinical research and health sciences to form a single, clinically integrated institute spanning the UQ Dutton Park and Herston campuses. The expanded Frazer Institute supports coordinated research across key themes including cancer, infection, immunology, brain and mental health, skin and ageing and beyond, while maintaining continuity of people, programs, facilities and long‑standing partnerships with the Translational Research Institute, the Princess Alexandra Hospital and the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital. Together, the Institute comprises over 300 staff across 50 research groups, supports more than 180 higher degree by research students, and generates over $60 million per annum in research income, enabling scale, collaboration and health impact.

 

Frazer Institute in numbers

 

As a team of nearly 300 researchers, clinicians, students and support staff, we are dedicated to improving the detection and management of severe and chronic diseases, such as skin cancer and blood cancer, arthritis and diabetes. We place particular emphasis on translation of research into new and innovative therapies and diagnostic methods that will make a difference to health. Based at the Translational Research Institute, we have strong partnerships with healthcare providers and industry to deliver clinical impact.

We undertake innovative, ground-breaking research into the autoimmunity, cancer biology, and genomic medicine fields.
Our researchers work across a range of projects, including cancer, arthritis, diabetes, infection and bone and joint diseases. Our researchers are committed to finding novel therapies for these diseases.
We welcome students from a range of backgrounds, including practising clinicians, Doctor of Medicine students and Honours/Masters graduates with a background in biological, biomedical or mathematical sciences.