Research news
#Nextcare Health Conference 2019 – a stellar leadership experience
The inaugural #Nextcare Health Conference was an extraordinary two days of development and learning for healthcare leaders from across the globe, looking to connect, inspire and transform their careers.
Research Excellence Awards 2019 announced
From the lab to the bedside, Metro North researchers are conducting ground-breaking research every day. Last night, our researchers were recognised for their stellar achievements at our annual Metro North Research Excellence Awards.
Early career researchers first in line for collaborative research grants
In a first of its kind, seven early career research grants have been awarded from a funding collaboration between the Metro North Office of Research, the University of Queensland, Queensland University of Technology, and QIMR Berghofer.
Better bone marrow transplants
RBWH researchers have conducted Australia’s first clinical trial using genetically engineered immune cells to make bone marrow transplantation for blood cancer safer.
Metro North celebrates Australia Day winners
Metro North Hospital and Health Service has awarded 10 Australia Day awards for excellence today.
Clinical trial finds new immunotherapy improves MS symptoms
A world-first clinical trial of a new cellular immunotherapy for multiple sclerosis (MS) has found that it improved symptoms and quality of life for most patients.
Australian researchers nab first ever win at prestigious US Military Health System Research Symposium
The Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital’s Professor Michael Reade and his research team including Dr Anthony Holley have been the first Australians to win an award at the US Military Health System Research Symposium, the largest military clinical science conference worldwide.
Cystic Fibrosis researchers win prestigious Australian Museum Eureka Prize
Metro North researchers were in the national spotlight overnight, taking out a prestigious Australian Museum Eureka Prize.
CF research in running for Eureka Prize
Congratulations to Professor Scott Bell and colleagues from the CF Air team who are finalists in Australia’s leading science awards, the 2018 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes.
Robotic surgery giving hope to prostate cancer patients
In a world first trial, Australian researchers have found that robotic-assisted prostatectomy is providing equal outcomes for urinary and erectile function to open prostatectomy.
Media enquiries
Office hours: 8.00am-5.00pm
Phone: (07) 3647 9522
Email: metronorthnews@health.qld.gov.au