News & events
News
HBI and Churchill Fellowship recipient share 3D printing expertise
Herston Biofabrication Institute is sharing its 3D surgical modelling expertise with visiting Churchill Fellowship recipient Dr Peter Metherall.
Metro North has skin in the game of new research
New world-first research at the University of Queensland (UQ) has seen researchers successfully grow fully functioning human skin in a laboratory, thanks to funding from Metro North Health.
Measles Alert for locations in Brisbane & Sunshine Coast
Metro North Public Health Unit (MNPHU) is reminding community members of the importance of vaccination following notification of a confirmed case of measles in Brisbane.
Help shape the future of Metro North and RBWH cancer care services
Community members are being invited to contribute to the future of cancer care services for Australia’s largest public health service.
Taking action early to identify cognitive decline in family members
Identifying and treating cognitive decline in elderly patients can often be tricky and at the time, difficult to reveal for many reasons.
A new laser procedure at STARS has patients seeing better days
The introduction of the YAG laser at STARS will allow patients with posterior capsule opacification (PCO) to have their vision restored.
Kindness key to inclusive health care
A simple display of kindness during a health care visit can make a big difference to a person's entire health care experience.
What’s the deal with melioidosis?
Explainer article on Melioidosis.
Metro North Health Builds Connections with Kabi Kabi Traditional Owners
A meaningful meet and greet event, hosted by Metro North Health, was held with the Kabi Kabi Traditional Owners at the Maroochy River Golf Club.
RBWH groundbreaking prostate cancer clinical trial
An Australia-first Phase-2 clinical trial of a new prostate cancer treatment, Actinium-225 PSMA, is underway at RBWH, offering new hope to end-stage metastatic prostate cancer patients.
Events
Allied Health Research Symposium
Date: 17 February 2026
Time: 8:00am-4:00pm
Venue: Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital Education Centre, Herston, Queensland, 4029
Metro North Health and Metro South Health are pleased to invite you to its second Allied Health Research Symposium.
Media enquiries
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Email: metronorthnews @health.qld.gov.au


