Mater Research is a recognised leader in medical research. Our bench to bedside philosophy sees us working across Mater Health’s hospitals and health services, The University of Queensland, and the world-class Translational Research Institute (TRI). We are committed to working closely with Mater Health, Mater Education and our growing network of partners and collaborators to turn scientific discovery into the best possible treatment, care, and outcomes for patients and our broader community.

We continue to make great strides in medical research, read about our recent successes in our latest Annual Report.

 

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Researchers from Mater Research’s Queensland Family Cohort (QFC) are working to Close the Gap and improve outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres...

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Mar

Mater Researchers work to Close the Gap for Queensland families

Queensland mum Emma was newly married and only 12 weeks into her pregnancy when doctors revealed she had stage three breast cancer.

09

Mar

Clinical Trials striving to improve outcomes for breast cancer patients through cutting edge treatments

Indigenous communities need to guide the way to improved health outcomes for their children and families, a leading researcher at Mater...

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Feb

Health benefits of community buy-in

Mater’s Professor Lewis Perrin has been honoured by Cancer Australia for his lifetime commitment to treating and researching gynaecological...

13

Feb

Cancer Australia honours Mater’s Professor Lewis Perrin

A new study by Mater Research and The University of Queensland will look at a potential tablet treatment for ovarian cancer which could be...

08

Feb

Study aims to cut pain and enhance chemo for ovarian cancer patients

A Mater Research study has identified a previously unknown genetic link between platelets and Parkinson’s Disease, with findings published in...

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Feb

Study finds link between blood components and brain disorders

Infant and perinatal psychiatrist Dr Beth Mah has packed up her home in New South Wales and moved to Brisbane to take on the inaugural role of...

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Jan

New Director moves to Brisbane for inaugural role at Mater

Mater Research is aiming to unlock the cause of severe tuberculosis (TB) – which is once again the world’s deadliest infectious disease...

09

Jan

New study to fight world’s deadliest infectious disease

A new Mater project to help new parents in remote and regional Queensland communities struggling with their mental health has been given a...

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Dec

Perinatal mental health boost for struggling parents in remote Qld

A new study by Mater Research and The University of Queensland will investigate if sulphate therapy reduces the risk of developing cerebral...

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Dec

Study hoping to reduce cerebral palsy in preterm infants