Since its establishment in 2003, the Queensland Brain Institute (QBI) at The University of Queensland (UQ) has worked to deepen our understanding of the brain and improve the lives of people locally and across the globe.
The Institute’s purpose-built facilities bring together multidisciplinary teams of scientists working at the forefront of discovery, from fundamental neuroscience to clinical outcomes. While now recognised internationally for its cutting-edge work, QBI was founded with a clear mission: to unlock the mysteries of the brain and tackle some of the most complex neurological disorders affecting society.
Since its early years, QBI has built a strong global reputation for pioneering discoveries in areas such as learning and memory, neurodegenerative diseases, mental health, and brain development. Its researchers are focused on addressing major challenges including dementia, motor neurone disease, epilepsy, and psychiatric conditions, with the aim of translating research into real-world impact.
Visitors will have a chance to view insights into QBI’s research, explore how neuroscientists study the brain, and learn about the latest discoveries shaping the future of brain health.
10:00am – 10:30am: Join us for a talk in the auditorium
With Emeritus Professor and QBI Founder Perry Bartlett: Welcome and overview of QBI and Dr Daniel Blackmore: High intensity exercise training exercise induces long-term cognitive changes in the elderly
10.30am –11.00am: Join one of three tours (requires a booking):
Tour Group # 1: Therapeutic Ultrasound for Dementia
Tour Group #2: QBI’s cognitive behavioural laboratory
Tour Group #3: Ask a Neuroscientist (interaction zone)
Tour Information
Frequency of Guided Tours: Join a talk from 10:00am followed by a tour at 10:30am (pre-bookings needed).
Tour Tips
Meet in the QBI Auditorium
Wheelchair access
Yes
Awards
Recent Architectural or Engineering Awards: The Queensland Brain Institute has received recognition for its architectural design, including awards from the Australian Institute of Architects (2008) and the Australian Interior Design Awards (2008), highlighting its innovative integration of research, collaboration and public space. ‘A Theatre for Research’ theme was developed to frame an architectural approach that would encourage the fertile cross pollination of ideas between the diverse collection of scientists all focused on working on the human brain.