Our research facilities
- Logan and Beaudesert Health Service (Logan and Beaudesert Hospitals)
- Princess Alexandra Hospital
- QEII Jubilee Hospital
- Bayside Health Service (Redland and Wynnum Hospitals)
- Metro South Addiction and Mental Health Services
- Community and Oral Health Services
Our major research precinct is the Princess Alexandra Hospital, which hosts one of Australia’s most advanced medical research facilities, the Translational Research Institute (TRI).
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Research areas and groups
Explore our advanced research programs covering a variety of health specialties, including cancer, medical care, surgery, mental health, rehabilitation, and allied health services.
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Research updates
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Research committees
Discover how our research council and committees contribute to supporting our world class research.
Our research and innovation strategy
Our Research and Innovation Strategy has five key priority areas:
- Translation and innovation – We translate for advanced healthcare
- Partnerships – We collaborate to solve healthcare challenges
- Community – We put community voices at the heart of research
- Health equity – We support research that is inclusive and accessible
- Research environment and workforce – We invest for research outcomes
At the centre of the strategy is our aspiration to become a ‘learning health system’ – one that continuously integrates research, data and innovation to deliver safer, smarter and more responsive healthcare. Read our Metro South Health Research Strategy 2025–2030 to learn more.
Research snapshots
Find out what we’ve achieved over the past few years, and what we’re doing now in our research snapshots.
Research projects
Find our research projects and other information on the Queensland Health Database of Research Activity (DoRA 2.0) website.
Research publications
Find our previous publication list below:
Research news
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30 June 2026
PA Hospital surgeon's research aims to stop breast cancer returning in bone
When surgeon Dr Phillip Rowell first began working in orthopaedics more than 15 years ago, he didn't imagine his career would also involve helping unlock the mysteries of metastatic cancer. -
26 June 2026
Dr Grace awarded for Research Excellence
QEII Emergency Department Nurse Practitioner Dr Grace Xu has taken out the Metro South Health International Nurses Day Excellence in Research Award for her exceptional achievements in the field. -
17 June 2026
Innovating for better health
A vibrant showcase of research has been celebrated at the Logan and Beaudesert Health Service 2026 Research Symposium, recognising staff for their passion, innovation and commitment to improving care for patients and the community.