UQ scientists draw on these broad disciplines to boost the impact of health, medical, behavioural and biomedical sciences research in Australia:
Biological Sciences
From cells to organisms, populations and communities
Cancer Studies
Developing diagnostics, vaccines and therapies
Clinical Sciences and Experimental Medicine
Innovative solutions to recognised healthcare needs
Ecology and Environmental Science
Addressing environmental challenges in a changing world
Genetics and Genomics
Understanding the basis of life and disease
Human Movement and Sports Science
Improving health and human performance
Immunology and Infectious Diseases
Combatting immune disorders and the threat of infectious disease
Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Discovering and developing next generation drugs
Molecular and Cellular Biosciences
Improving quality of life through understanding cell regulation and disease
Neurosciences
Defining the molecular circuits of brain function in health and disease
Psychology and Cognitive Science
Understanding and promoting healthy human behaviour
Public Health and Health Services
Promoting, maintaining and restoring health and well-being
Social and Political Sciences
Exploring the Contours and Dynamics of Culture, Politics and Society
In addition to these established areas of research strengths a number of emerging areas of interdisciplinary research strength in health have also been identified. These include:
