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.
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..
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.
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.
Latest news
Funding gift for spinal injury clinical trial
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Needle-free influenza vaccine on the horizon
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Hope is on the horizon for needle-phobic patients as Griffith University researchers have created a...
World-first clinical trial for treating spinal cord injury
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A Phase I human clinical trial is set to commence to test the efficacy and safety of the...
Saliva could hold the key to diagnosing liver fibrosis
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Salivary biomarkers could be the way forward in diagnosing liver fibrosis thanks to a partnership...
$6.8 million grant for world-first Spinal Injury Project trial
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Game-changing needle-free COVID-19 intranasal vaccine
27 Aug 2024
A next-generation COVID-19 mucosal vaccine is set to be a gamechanger not only when delivering the...
Contact us
Institute for Biomedicine and Glycomics
Griffith University
1 Parklands Dr
Southport QLD 4215
170 Kessels Rd
Nathan QLD 4111
