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The annual Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology Student Conference has proven to be a successful platform to promote the work of students from the institute, and allow them to gain valuable experience.

For the second year running a University of Queensland researcher has been recognised by Life Sciences Queensland for their work into regenerative medicine.

Two researchers from the Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology at The University of Queensland have won awards for their work during UQ’s annual Research Week.

The Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology at The University of Queensland has appointed a new director following an international search.

University of Queensland scientists will collaborate with top American researchers to develop an antibody against the growing global threat of Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV).

Associate Professor Christine Wells from The University of Queensland has won a $50,000 prize for leadership in stem cell research.

A University of Queensland start-up company has received more than $3 million in investor support for its scratch-resistant and environmentally sustainable acrylic glass for use in the computer, electronics and automotive industries.

An antibody manufactured at The University of Queensland will be used in world-first human Hendra virus clinical trials starting this month.

A single-drop DNA test invented by University of Queensland scientists could revolutionise the detection of diseases in humans, livestock and crops

A landmark international study involving University of Queensland researchers has discovered how human and mammal cells develop specialised functions.

An international multi-million dollar grant will support a University of Queensland researcher’s attempts to crack a 90-year old mystery around the detailed biology of cancer cells.

Researchers at The University of Queensland are part of a global team that has identified a new type of artificial stem cell.

University of Queensland synthetic biologist Claudia Vickers has been recognised for scientific excellence with a 2014 Queensland Young Tall Poppy Science Award.

One of UQ’s leading materials science experts Professor Chengzhong (Michael) Yu has been awarded a high-profile prize from the Australian Academy of Science.

Studies into better diagnostic imaging for one of the most aggressive forms of brain cancer have attracted $200,000 for a University of Queensland researcher.

A minute paint sample from Vincent van Gogh’s “Sunflowers” painting in Amsterdam’s Van Gogh Museum is under the microscope at The University of Queensland in Brisbane.

Vaccine technology being developed at The University of Queensland could hold the key to completely eradicating polio, by removing live virus from the vaccine production process.

A regenerative medicine researcher from The University of Queensland's Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN), has been celebrated for enhancing the potential of this growing field within life sciences.

A new National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) grant was announced today which will support research to develop new treatments for cancer at The University of Queensland.

Using these patient specific iPSC researchers discovered a promising way to improve the function of the defective DARS enzyme. Following testing of this novel therapeutic approach in the human stem cells and mouse models the next step will be to provide this therapy to HBSL patients with DARS mutations.