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Translational medical research institute making an impact in #cancer, #infection and #inflammation, #brain and #mentalhealth, and #populationhealth.

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linkhttps://www.qimrb.edu.au calendar_today07-01-2011 10:58:22

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Associate Professor Michelle Lupton appeared on 9News Queensland and ABC News discussing everything from her #Alzheimers research to QIMR Berghofer’s contribution to the world’s largest genetic study of #osteoarthritis, helping uncover 513 new genetic links to the condition.

Associate Professor Michelle Lupton appeared on <a href="/9NewsQueensland/">9News Queensland</a> and <a href="/ABC/">ABC News</a> discussing everything from her #Alzheimers research to QIMR Berghofer’s contribution to the world’s largest genetic study of #osteoarthritis, helping uncover 513 new genetic links to the condition.
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🔎 New advanced computational prediction tools can improve the accuracy of genetic testing for families affected by an inherited condition that significantly increases their risk of developing cancer, say QIMR Berghofer and UQ News buff.ly/26P5QKG

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🔬 Kicking off #NationalCancerResearchMonth with big news! NCARD receives $500K for MAGIC - using AI to advance mesothelioma research through international collaboration. QIMR Berghofer UWA Respiratory Health More details: ncard.org.au/ncard-secures-…

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Professor Fabienne Mackay from QIMR Berghofer won the 2025 NHMRC Ethics & Integrity Award for her unwavering leadership in upholding research integrity during unprecedented times. Read Professor Mackay’s research story, in her own words, on our website: ow.ly/YOX850VFVlH

Professor Fabienne Mackay from <a href="/QIMRB_Institute/">QIMR Berghofer</a> won the 2025 NHMRC Ethics &amp; Integrity Award for her unwavering leadership in upholding research integrity during unprecedented times. Read Professor Mackay’s research story, in her own words, on our website: ow.ly/YOX850VFVlH
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QIMR Berghofer is bringing cutting-edge mental health science to regional communities. Marking its 80th year in business, the initiative aims to address health disparities for youth and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. 7NEWS.com.au Maeve Dougherty #7NEWS

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Professor David Whiteman led this week’s Faculty Seminar with a thought-provoking session on #skincancer, titled “Is there light at the end of the tunnel?” 💡 #skincancer #melanomaresearch #cancer #epidemiology #medicalresearchmatters #QIMRBerghofer #Queensland

Professor David Whiteman led this week’s Faculty Seminar with a thought-provoking session on #skincancer, titled “Is there light at the end of the tunnel?” 💡 #skincancer #melanomaresearch #cancer #epidemiology #medicalresearchmatters #QIMRBerghofer #Queensland
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Our new sex-stratified #GWAS meta-analysis of major depression is now available as a pre-print in medRxiv medrxiv.org/content/10.110… A thread 🧵: QIMR Berghofer

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🧵 Published in nature Genetics, QIMR Berghofer researchers have pinpointed approximately 250 genetic links to #OCD, across 30 regions of the human genome, in a sample of more than 50,000 people with the condition and 2 million people without. #ocd #anxiety #mentalhealthmatters

🧵 Published in <a href="/Nature/">nature</a> Genetics, QIMR Berghofer researchers have pinpointed approximately 250 genetic links to #OCD, across 30 regions of the human genome, in a sample of more than 50,000 people with the condition and 2 million people without. #ocd #anxiety #mentalhealthmatters
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For more than half a million Australians suffering from obsessive compulsive disorder, the condition can be debilitating and shameful. Now, Queensland scientists have made a world-first breakthrough linking OCD to 250 genes. 7NEWS.com.au Samantha Heathwood #7NEWS

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LISTEN 🎧 Professor Eske Derks on the discovery of approximately 250 genetic links to Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Youtube: tinyurl.com/mubffaj9 LiSTNR: tinyurl.com/mrr4xhkp   The Briefing LiSTNR

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A special 7NEWS Flashback this weekend 📽️🎞️ Tune in to 7NEWS on Sunday night for an exclusive feature on QIMR Berghofer’s remarkable journey. While much has changed, our commitment to excellence and better health for all remains unwavering.

A special 7NEWS Flashback this weekend 📽️🎞️

Tune in to 7NEWS on Sunday night for an exclusive feature on QIMR Berghofer’s remarkable journey.

While much has changed, our commitment to excellence and better health for all remains unwavering.
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Over one million Australians were living with an eating disorder in 2023. If you are aged 18+ and currently living with, or have experienced an eating disorder, please consider participating in the ‘Eating Disorders Genetics Initiative 2’ study. More: edgi2.org.au

Over one million Australians were living with an eating disorder in 2023.
If you are aged 18+ and currently living with, or have experienced an eating disorder, please consider participating in the ‘Eating Disorders Genetics Initiative 2’ study.
More: edgi2.org.au
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Your experience could help unlock the science behind eating disorders. The Eating Disorders Genetics Initiative 2 is the world’s largest study exploring how our genes may influence eating disorders – and Australian researchers want your help. Learn more: edgi2.org.au

Your experience could help unlock the science behind eating disorders. The Eating Disorders Genetics Initiative 2 is the world’s largest study exploring how our genes may influence eating disorders – and Australian researchers want your help.
Learn more: edgi2.org.au