Griffith's new hub for biomedical research

The Institute for Biomedicine and Glycomics brings together Griffith’s formidable strengths in biomedical research.  By combining the outstanding discovery and translational research, infrastructure, and training expertise of the Griffith Institute for Drug Discovery, the Institute for Glycomics and biomedical teams from within the former Menzies Health Institute Queensland we will deliver real and immediate impacts locally and globally, transforming the lives of people around the world, especially those in disadvantaged communities.

Inspiring excellence

Leveraging from the solid foundation and legacy of the founding institutes, we will continue to strive for world-class success. This flagship institute will foster a culture of excellence in a unique research environment. We will accelerate biomedical discovery and develop innovations and translational benefits to create a brighter future for all.

Inaugural Executive Director appointed

Our people

Our Institute comprises more than 400 researchers and professional staff who are dedicated to the development of novel therapies, vaccines and diagnostics for diseases of global impact and the translation of new solutions to improve human health. We provide and outstanding environment to train and mentor research students to help them achieve their potential..

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Founding institutes

The three highly respected institutes have been instrumental in a range of transformative biomedical research projects, which have dramatically improved the lives of individuals and communities around the world.

Institute for Biomedicine and Glycomics Summer Scholarships

The Institute for Biomedicine and Glycomics is offering Summer Scholarships worth $1,000 each to Griffith University undergraduate students to gain valuable laboratory experience undertaking research within the fields of cancer, infectious diseases and neurological diseases.

The research project must be undertaken during the summer holidays for at least four weeks full-time (or equivalent if completed part-time). Access the Application Guidelines here.

Please submit your applications by 5pm on Monday 14 October 2024.

Summer Scholarship 2024-25 Application Form

Our facilities

Our state-of-the art infrastructure and equipment, coupled with our expert scientific and operational personnel, facilitates our worldclass research.

Our impressive facilities, purpose-built research spaces, unique resources and innovative services are also available to external research groups and industry.

Contact us

Institute for Biomedicine and Glycomics

Griffith University

1 Parklands Dr

Southport QLD 4215

170 Kessels Rd

Nathan QLD 4111

+61 7 5552 8051

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