Queensland Brain Institute, University of Queensland

QBI is the flagship neuroscience research institute at The University of Queensland (UQ) and a world leader in brain research, devoted to a fundamental understanding of how the brain works.

Established in 2003, when philanthropist Chuck Feeney, the Queensland Government and UQ joined forces to create a neuroscience research centre of excellence, QBI has grown from 20 research staff to an internationally renowned team of more than 300 staff and students. QBI scientists enjoy a global reputation for undertaking outstanding research as they make important advances in neuroscience. They are all focused on two of the greatest challenges of modern science: understanding brain function and the prevention and treatment of disorders of the brain.

In the past two decades, important advances in fundamental neuroscience have been made and these findings are being applied to the development of new therapeutic approaches to prevent and/or restore loss of function in diseases of the nervous system, such as Alzheimer’s and other dementias, stroke, motor neurone disease, concussion, schizophrenia, anxiety, and depression.

Our Vision – Improved lives through a deeper understanding of the brain in health and disease.

Our Mission – Unlocking the mysteries of the brain to generate new knowledge, understand learning and memory, and develop new technologies to improve lives, and diagnose and treat brain disease and improve mental health.

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