Queeensland University of Technology
QUT has forged an enviable reputation as “the University for the Real World” leading to its inclusion in THE (Times Higher Education) and QS World University Rankings as one of…
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QUT has forged an enviable reputation as “the University for the Real World” leading to its inclusion in THE (Times Higher Education) and QS World University Rankings as one of the top 200 universities in the world. Integral to this reputation are the many industry partnerships which underpin our research platform, working to fulfil many of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, including renewable energy, food security, educational development, climate and health.
QUT holds particular strengths in genomics and personal health, biomedical technologies (joint biomechanics, cell and tissue engineering, medical devices), microbiome research, agriculture and bioeconomy (bananas, biofuels, synthetic biology), robotics and AI, data science, digital media.
QUT’s research strengths are directed towards purpose-built, multidisciplinary centres of medical research with their own individual specialties for different types of research, including:
Centre for Genomics and Personalised Health (CGPH) which drives discovery and translation in genomic instability and repair, pharmacogenomics, targeted treatments and epidemiology alongside a NATA-accredited diagnostic lab;
Centre for Biomedical Technologies (CBT) – specialised in the expertise of the design and production of medical devices, joint biomechanics, tissue engineering, stem cells, medical imaging, robotics and biomedical implant 3D printing.
Centre for Immunology and Infection Control who created vaccines for koala Chlamydia and has expertise in vaccine technology, autoimmune diseases, respiratory viruses, pollen allergy, mosquito borne disease and CNS immunology.
Australian Centre for Health Services Innovation – with strengths in Health Economics, Implementation Science, Statistics and Data Analysis