QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute
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The QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute (QIMR Berghofer) is an Australian medical research institute located in Herston, Brisbane, in the state of Queensland. QIMR was established in 1945 by the Government of Queensland through the enactment of the Queensland Institute of Medical Research Act 1945 (Qld). Previously known as the Queensland Institute of Medical Research (QIMR), the original purpose of the institute was to further the study of tropical diseases in North Queensland. The current director is Professor Fabienne Mackay. The institute is a registered charity.[2] In 2021, the institute was named as one of the Queensland Greats by the Queensland Government.[3]
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Motto | Better health through medical research |
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Established | 1 November 1945; 78 years ago (1945-11-01) |
Mission | Medical research |
Focus | Cancer; infectious diseases; mental health disorders |
Chair | Professor Arun Sharma |
Director and CEO | Professor Fabienne Mackay |
Budget | A$98 million (2015)[1]:ā59ā |
Formerly called | Queensland Institute of Medical Research |
Location | 300 Herston Road, Herston , , , Australia |
Website | www |
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