Research is essential to improve disease outcome and patient health.
QIMR scientists are working on novel and strategic technologies required for this. The Institute fosters an integrated approach to biomedical research with programs extending from the basic laboratory bench to clinical applications, through to the development of new products for biopharmaceutical industries. A strong epidemiology program provides an underlying theme throughout. These research efforts are greatly assisted by cooperation and collaboration between researchers and clinicians, other institutes, support foundations, hospitals, health areas and Universities. A new and exciting area of clinical research is the development of approaches to facilitate stimulation of the patient s own immune system to recognise and combat cancer and other diseases.