Visit Us
Want to head behind the scenes and take a peek at the place where the breakthroughs happen?
Take a tour
Gather your group or organisation and join us for a personalised Institute tour where you’ll:
- step into the buzz of a working laboratory and witness research in action;
- hear about the latest advancements in medical science;
- connect with researchers and have an opportunity to ask your questions;
- learn about QIMR Berghofer’s uniquely Queensland history;
- enjoy a light morning tea.
If you have a group of 8-20, head below to book your tour today.
Have more than 20? Email us at engagement@qimrb.edu.au to discuss your needs.
Don’t have eight? No problem! We run public tours on a regular basis. Click here to book your place today.
Book a guest speaker
How did a small facility that started out in a disused WWII US Army hut become one of Australia’s most prominent research institutes? It’s a great story, and one you’ll hear if you book one of our guest speakers for your upcoming event or meeting.
From our origins, right through to the cutting-edge work happening today, we will take you through the history of our institute and will share the latest in research in plain language. No lingo or graphs – just groundbreaking science. We can work with you to tailor our presentation to focus on topics that you and your guests are interested in. Head below to book a QIMR Berghofer guest speaker today.
About Clare Blake - tour guide and speaker
Media veteran Clare Blake delivers the majority of our guest presentations. Clare has more than 25 years’ experience in radio and television to her name, most notably as the weather presenter for Network Ten and as a talkback host on 4BC.
Clare also has a life-long love of science, holding accreditation from Medicines Australia as a Sports Science teacher. Her scientific background paired with her communication capabilities means Clare is perfectly placed to explain complex science in everyday language.
Book a scientist
Our scientists are leaders in their fields. If you would like a guest speaker at your event who can focus on a specific disease, condition or area of research, you can make this request below. Our scientists are in-demand but we’ll do our best to connect you with someone suitable for your event.
Have any questions?
Feel free to reach out to our Community Engagement Lead, Clare Blake T: (07) 3362 0478
Keep exploring
Events
We host and support many different events each year – from scientific conferences, to open days, public forums and more.
Herston Health Precinct
QIMR Berghofer is located in Brisbane, Australia – a modern, welcoming, and multicultural city, renowned for its subtropical outdoor lifestyle and friendly locals.
Our Art
Rising from the floor of our foyer is a striking artwork capturing the Indigenous, natural and scientific histories of our Institute, and the water system which unites them.