QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute

QIMR Berghofer is a large Australian medical research institute in Brisbane, with almost 1,000 researchers, support staff and students across more than 60 research groups and laboratories. Its Herston location places discovery research alongside major clinical and academic partners, connecting laboratory work with patient needs, clinical trials, and health-system priorities. Industry-facing infrastructure includes Q-Gen Cell Therapeutics for cell-therapy manufacturing, clinical-trial operations, and advanced laboratory facilities. Funding comes from national programs including the NHMRC and Medical Research Future Fund, as well as Queensland Health, philanthropic, and international sources. Commercialisation is supported through licensing, contracts, spin-out formation, and partnerships with biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies.