UQCCR 2025 Brain, Neurology and Mental Health Showcase - In-person event

This full-day event showcases cutting-edge translational and clinical research at the UQ Centre for Clinical Research (UQCCR), with a focus on fostering collaboration and innovation to improve patient outcomes.

The program is structured around four key research themes:

• Modelling Brain Disease – chaired by Professor Paul Colditz, Director, Perinatal Research Centre, UQCCR
• Biomarkers and Imaging Brain Models – chaired by Professor Judith Greer, Principal Research Fellow, UQCCR
• Cognition and Mental Health – chaired by Professor Nadeeka Dissanayaka, UQ Amplify Professorial Research Fellow, UQCCR
• Clinical Applications – chaired by Professor Pamela McCombe, Affiliate of Centre for Motor Neuron Disease Research, Professor, UQCCR

Highlights include a panel discussion featuring UQCCR alumni research students on “Pathways beyond being a research student”, and prizes for best posters and presentations.

Program Overview

• Welcome: 9:00 – 9:10am
• Session 1 – Modelling Brain Disease: 9:10 – 10:00am
• Morning Tea: 10:00 – 10:30am
• Session 2 – Biomarkers and Imaging Brain Models: 10:30 – 11:30am
• Lunch: 11:30am – 12:30pm
• Session 3 – Cognition and Mental Health: 12:30 – 1:20pm
• Afternoon Tea: 1:20 – 2:00pm
• Session 4 – Clinical Applications: 2:00 – 3:00pm
• Pathways Beyond your PhD: 3:00 – 4:15pm
• Prizes for Best Posters and Presentations: 4:15 – 4:30pm

Who should attend

Prospective students, UQ staff or researchers, UQ students (including HDRs), Staff or researchers at another university, Industry or government partners, Media.

Location

UQCCR Auditorium, Building 71/918, Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital Campus, Herston.