About QIMR Berghofer
QIMR Berghofer is a world-leading medical research institute where great ideas are transformed into lifesaving health and wellbeing outcomes.
Better health and wellbeing through impactful medical research.
Lead the way to significant innovation in health – nationally and globally.
Our strategic plan
QIMR Berghofer’s 2022-2026 Strategic Plan enables and advances our public health response through three main objectives:
- Discovery – Support ground-breaking research discoveries
- Sustainability – Promote a world-class, collaborative, and sustainable research environment
- Impact – Conduct impactful medical research
From humble beginnings in a ramshackle, run-down hut in Herston, Brisbane in 1945, the Queensland Institute of Medical Research, now known as QIMR Berghofer, is renowned for its rich history of scientific discoveries. Click here to read more about our history.
At QIMR Berghofer, we seek to discover and deliver better treatments and diagnoses for some of the world’s deadliest diseases. Every day, our team of 1000 scientists, support staff, and students lives out the Institute’s purpose to achieve better health and wellbeing through medical research. In progressing this research from hopeful theory to daily reality, we are saving lives.
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Our exceptional researchers proudly drive advances in the understanding, prevention, diagnosis and treatment of some of the world's most deadly and debilitating diseases and conditions.
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Together, we can create a healthier future for people around the world.
Locations & Facilities
Central to Queensland’s economic heartland and the collaborative Herston Health Precinct, QIMR Berghofer is located next to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital and close to universities.
Less than 3 kilometres from Brisbane’s Central Business District and 10 kilometres from Brisbane International Airport, QIMR Berghofer's campus at Herston is an hour’s drive from both Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast beaches. Easily accessed by road, train and bus, Herston is well-linked to health and research facilities across the city.
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Governance
QIMR Berghofer is under the control and management of The Council of the Queensland Institute of Medical Research. The Governor-in-Council appoints all members of the Council.
Our history
2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the establishment of QIMR Berghofer. Through its visionary founders and pioneering scientists, the Institute has made a significant contribution to the world-renowned reputation of Queensland-based research and our scientists continue to make a real impact on the future of health.
Research governance
At QIMR Berghofer, we pride ourselves on the high standards and expectations that our research is conducted responsibly, safely and, scientifically and ethically sound.
Our brand and values
QIMR Berghofer’s vision is to lead the way to significant innovation in health – nationally and globally. Its purpose is to serve the people of Queensland with better health and wellbeing through impactful medical research.
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