The Queensland Immunology
Research Centre (QIRC)
The QIRC brings together world-class expertise in Immunology at UQ and QIMR Berghofer to delineate novel insights in immune regulation and use this knowledge to develop breakthrough immune-based therapies and preventive strategies.
Goal
Our overarching goal is to establish a multidisciplinary research network combining the strengths of immunology basic, translational and clinical research at The University of Queensland and the QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute.
Key Research Strengths
QIRC is comprised of over 30 research groups across UQ and QIMR Berghofer with following research areas of expertise:
Infectious diseases, vaccines and their development
Chronic inflammation, tissue homeostasis and lung disease
Mucosal immunology (including microbiome) and innate immunity
Cancer immunology and immunotherapy
Food allergy and allergic airway disease
Mission
To be a world leading immunology research centre in health research and training and translating research outcome to novel therapies
To develop collaborative links with international academic and industry organizations to enhance funding opportunities for QIRC researchers
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