Our Strategy
The Metro North Research Strategy represents our health services’ continued investment in research and recognises the vital role that our researchers and those who support research play in advancing healthcare and improving health outcomes for patients and the community.
Our mission to deliver exceptional health outcomes through globally recognised discovery and translation will ensure that our patients receive high quality, timely and cost-effective care in a research rich health service environment.

Research Reports
Last year was an exciting year for research at Metro North Health. The Research Snapshot highlights some of the many hundreds of research projects undertaken across Metro North’s facilities throughout the year.
Metro North Office of Research
The Metro North Office of Research provides strategic oversight of research in Metro North Health and includes the Metro North Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) and research governance office.
Latest News
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.
2025 CKW Research Symposium
Date: Wednesday 3 September 2025
Time: 9:00am 1:00pm
Venue: Caboolture Hospital Education Centre & Online
Research Summit
Date: 21 August 2025
Venue: Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre
9 am – 5 pm