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 Student Scholarships
We are offering a number of prestigious student scholarships to undertake research at our Gold Coast site. The following schemes are open to both Honours & Masters students wishing to undertake a research project within the Institute for Biomedicine and Glycomics.
Sally & Warren von Bibra Student Scholarships valued at $5,000 each.
Sally & Warren von Bibra are strong supporters of the Institute for Biomedicine and Glycomics and have been generously sponsoring this honours scholarship scheme since 2003.
Application guidelines
Institute for Biomedicine and Glycomics Student Scholarships valued at $5,000 each.
We are offering three prestigious Student Scholarships to outstanding students who have enrolled in any relevant Masters program with a supervisor who is a member of IBG.
Application guidelines
Prospective students are requested to contact potential Institute supervisors to discuss suitable research projects, prior to submitting an application. IBG Research Leaders and their available projects can be found here. Pages 3-4, click on names to view projects.
Applications for the 2025 IBG Student Scholarships can be submitted via the link below by 5pm Monday 3rd February 2025.
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
Governor of Queensland visit to Institute for Biomedicine and Glycomics...
11 Dec 2024
Pictured left to right: Professor Michael Good AO, PDG Sandy Doumany OAM, Associate Professor...
Funding gift for spinal injury clinical trial
18 Nov 2024
A clinical trial to test the efficacy and safety of the transplantation of nasal cells to treat...
Needle-free influenza vaccine on the horizon
13 Nov 2024
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
21 Oct 2024
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
02 Oct 2024
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
12 Sep 2024
A world-first trial to help improve the lives of Australians living with a debilitating spinal cord...
Contact us
Institute for Biomedicine and Glycomics
Griffith University
1 Parklands Dr
Southport QLD 4215
170 Kessels Rd
Nathan QLD 4111
