Impact highlights
Physical Sciences
Sensor once used in food production helps transform mine tailings waste
How UQ innovation and a Queensland company are reshaping tailings management around the world.
Life Sciences
Record-breaking acquisition set to bring life-saving vaccines to the world
Leading healthcare company Sanofi acquired UQ-startup Vicebio for a total upfront payment of US$1.15 billion.
Life Sciences
New national koala genetics tool closes a dangerous knowledge gap
Reseachers from UQ have developed Australia’s first commercially available, standardised koala genetic marker panel.
Physical Sciences
Using quantum physics to keep fibreoptic data safe from harm
Using quantum physics to keep data safe
Life Sciences
UQ technology aids early detection of lymphoedema in cancer patients
Developing bioimpedance spectroscopy devices to improve quality of life for cancer survivors
Life Sciences
Encapsulated probiotic drink a world first
World’s first non-fermented probiotic drink
Life Sciences
UQ technology with the power to revolutionise global vaccine delivery
A needle-free, pain-free vaccine delivery system that requires less dose for immunity
Life Sciences
Gardasil®: A global solution to eradicating cervical cancer
The Gardasil® cervical cancer vaccine has led to an approximate 90% decrease in the prevalence of HPV
Life Sciences
Immune tolerance technology first to target cause of rheumatoid arthritis
Innovative rheumatoid arthritis immunotherapy
Life Sciences
An Australian first woody weed bioherbicide developed at UQ
A natural weed control became the first woody weed bioherbicide to be granted federal regulatory approval
Social & Behavioural Science
Driving better healthcare for people with an intellectual disability
Assessment tool to improve health outcomes for people with intellectual disabilities
Life Sciences
Blood clotting technology a game changer for pathology testing
Serum-production technology to accelerate medical diagnosis
Life Sciences
A Queensland solution to getting the jump on invasive cane toads
An environmentally-friendly lure to trap tadpoles before they grow and reproduce
Physical Sciences
MRI scan technology is saving lives around the world
MRI scan technology is changing lives around the world
Physical Sciences
A smartphone app helping doctors and patients breathe easier
A smartphone app helping doctors and patients breathe easier
Physical Sciences
A first-generation portable brain scanner set to save lives
A portable medical imaging device
Social & Behavioural Science
Bringing the benefits of positive parenting and healthy communities to the world
Changing the lives of millions of families around the world and helping to build stronger, more resilient communities
Social & Behavioural Science
Creating a 3D world within a world
Interactive 3D software to model virtual theatre and gallery spaces
Every venture below showcases the full potential of UQ research, illustrating how we partner with innovators and industry to drive meaningful change across global communities and markets.
Life Sciences
Record-breaking acquisition set to bring life-saving vaccines to the world
Leading healthcare company Sanofi acquired UQ-startup Vicebio for a total upfront payment of US$1.15 billion.
Life Sciences
New national koala genetics tool closes a dangerous knowledge gap
Reseachers from UQ have developed Australia’s first commercially available, standardised koala genetic marker panel.
Life Sciences
UQ technology aids early detection of lymphoedema in cancer patients
Developing bioimpedance spectroscopy devices to improve quality of life for cancer survivors
Life Sciences
Encapsulated probiotic drink a world first
World’s first non-fermented probiotic drink
Life Sciences
UQ technology with the power to revolutionise global vaccine delivery
A needle-free, pain-free vaccine delivery system that requires less dose for immunity
Life Sciences
Gardasil®: A global solution to eradicating cervical cancer
The Gardasil® cervical cancer vaccine has led to an approximate 90% decrease in the prevalence of HPV
Life Sciences
Immune tolerance technology first to target cause of rheumatoid arthritis
Innovative rheumatoid arthritis immunotherapy
Life Sciences
An Australian first woody weed bioherbicide developed at UQ
A natural weed control became the first woody weed bioherbicide to be granted federal regulatory approval
Life Sciences
Blood clotting technology a game changer for pathology testing
Serum-production technology to accelerate medical diagnosis
