Celebrating 30 Years of Delivering Real Health Impact

Establish in 1994, Wesley Research Institute is the official research partner for UnitingCare. Our research extends across the UnitingCare network including Lifeline, Bluecare and four private hospitals, St Andrews War Memorial Hospital, The Wesley Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital and St Stephens at Hervey Bay.

We predominately focus on translational research and work closely with experienced doctors, nurses and allied health professionals to deliver improved treatments, better diagnostics, and enhanced care.

We are focused on making a real difference, committed to providing better outcomes and quality of life for patients and their families, as well as building supportive communities.

Research into faster and more accurate diagnosis

Improve understanding
around the causes of disease & better prediction of disease progression

Increase survival and quality of life for patients and families

Latest News

Breath of fresh air for Clinical Trial participant, Tim

Husband and father of three Tim, was diagnosed with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, sometimes known as emphysema, in 2019, when he was 56 years old. Tim participated in a trial for patients with severe emphysema, undergoing two minimally invasive procedures, aimed at improving his lung function.

Coeliac Disease Webinar Series

Are you or a loved one living with coeliac disease? Join us for an engaging and informative webinar designed to explore the challenges, breakthroughs and future pathways in managing this complex disease. Kicking off on Tuesday, 28 January 2025, the first webinar, Living with Coeliac Disease – Pathways to Treatment.

QSBC researchers shine at Multi-Omics 2024!

Queensland Spatial Biology Centre researchers had an action-packed few days at the Multi-Omics 2024 conference held in Brisbane last week.

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Acknowledgement of Country

Wesley Research Institute acknowledges this Country and its Traditional Custodians. We acknowledge and respect the spiritual relationship between Traditional Custodians and this Country, which has inspired language, songs, dances, lore and dreaming stories over many thousands of years. We pay our respects to the Elders, those who have passed into the dreaming; those here today; those of tomorrow. May we continue to peacefully walk together in gratitude, respect and kindness in caring for this Country and one another.