Skip to main content
  • UQ Home
  • Contacts
  • Study
  • Maps
  • News
  • Events
  • Library
  • my.UQ
The University of Queensland

Dermatology Research CentreDermatology Research Centre

Site search
Homepage Site menu
  • Home
  • About
    • News
    • Events
  • Our People
  • Research
  • Contact
    • Staff Directory

Major NHMRC grants for Faculty researchers

Monday, August 20, 2018 - 12:45

University of Queensland Faculty of Medicine researchers have been awarded $4.34 million in National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) grants.

The seven grants, awarded to projects focused on improving the health of Australians, include a Centre for Research Excellence, five Early Career Fellowships and a Career Development Fellowship.

Executive Dean Professor Geoff McColl said the funding highlighted a range of research projects with significant potential to benefit the wider community.

“Our researchers have the incredible ability to change the lives of millions of people, both in Australia and overseas,” Professor McColl said.

“Grants like these provide vital support, allowing researchers to continue to find answers to challenging medical puzzles.

“The latest funding from the NHMRC is confirmation that UQ’s Faculty of Medicine remains home to outstanding medical research.”

Dr Aideen McInerney-Leo from the Dermatology Research Centre at the UQ Diamantina Institute will undertake genetic analysis of individuals and families with melanoma.

She wants to identify genes which may have increased an individual's risk of developing melanoma in the first place as well as other genes modifying the severity of the disease.

The Faculty awardees are among 24 recipients across UQ who received over $14 million in NHMRC grants this month.

Media: Faculty of Medicine, med.media@uq.edu.au, 3365 5133.

  • There's no such thing as a safe tan. Here's what's happening underneath your summer glow

    14 Jan 2019
  • Bold bid to beat melanoma gets $10 million boost

    29 Nov 2018
  • UQ Dermatology Research Centre hosts the 2018 Alan Cooper Epiderm Lecture

    6 Aug 2018
  • UQ Excellence Award for the DRC

    9 Jul 2018
  • UQ Advisor for Chinese Skin Image and Artificial Intelligence Cooperation

    11 Jun 2018
  • Clinical Perspective of 3D Total Body Photography for Early Detection and Screening of Melanoma

    4 Jun 2018

View all news

© The University of Queensland
Enquiries: +61 7 3365 1111   |   Contact directory
ABN: 63 942 912 684   |   CRICOS Provider No: 00025B
Emergency
Phone: 3365 3333
Privacy & Terms of use   |   Feedback   |   Updated: 13 Nov 2018
Login