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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13 August 2026
SPARK improves radiation treatment for children
Research at Princess Alexandra Hospital’s Radiation Oncology centre at Raymond Terrace is making radiation therapy easier for children with SPARK. -
27 July 2026
Prof David Johnson honoured with lifetime achievement award
Kidney and Transplant leader, Professor David Johnson has been awarded the 2026 Oreopoulos Award, for his lifetime achievements and leadership in peritoneal dialysis. -
22 July 2026
Better together through co-design with people with disability
A new collaborative research project is bringing people together to explore practical ways to eat well and be active in supported independent living accommodation.