Herston Health Precinct is at the forefront of clinical research, training and education excellence. HHP is delivering next generation advances in the detection, prevention and treatment of some of the world’s most challenging health issues. It is a world-leading cluster of biomedical, research, education and clinical activity. The Precinct focuses on diagnostics, treatment and improving health services; the prevention, detection and management of cancers; personalised medicine through genomics; biofabrication, robotics, and nuclear medicine; and improving geriatric and end of life care. The Precinct's major onsite partners are the QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute, Queensland University of Technology, The University of Queensland, Metro North Hospital and Health Service and is home to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, Jamieson Trauma Institute and the Herston Biofabrication Institute.

Website

https://herstonhealthprecinct.com.au/

Organisation type

• Not-for-profit

Number of research staff

700 plus research staff

Address

Cnr Herston Road and Bowen Bridge Road, Herston QLD 4029

Strengths and capabilities

• Diagnostics
• Treatment and improving health services
• Prevention, detection and management of cancers
• Personalised medicine through genomics
• Biofabrication
• Health robotics
• Nuclear medicine
• Improving geriatric and end of life care

Facilities and major equipment

• Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital
• QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute
• Jamieson Trauma Institute
• Herston Biofabrication Institute
• Australian e-Health Research Centre
• Herston Imaging Research Facility
• Genomic Institute

Key science sectors

More information about the sectors this centre is involved in:

• Biotechnology
• Health and medical