Research
Wesley Research Institute receives a large amount of research interest from health professionals affiliated with UnitingCare, including from all four hospitals (The Wesley Hospital, St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital and St Stephen’s Hospital in Hervey Bay), and UnitingCare Queensland's community-based health services (Family and Disability Services, Blue Care, Lifeline, ARRCS).
We actively collaborate with universities, government and industry including biotechnology, pharmaceutical and device manufacturing leaders worldwide who seek to leverage our access to UnitingCare Queensland - the single largest non-government employer in the state of Queensland, for the progression of cutting-edge health and medical research. With consistent ongoing funding from our generous donors, Wesley Research Institute continues to support its rapidly expanding in house capabilities and research programs.
We actively collaborate with universities, government and industry including biotechnology, pharmaceutical and device manufacturing leaders worldwide who seek to leverage our access to UnitingCare Queensland - the single largest non-government employer in the state of Queensland, for the progression of cutting-edge health and medical research. With consistent ongoing funding from our generous donors, Wesley Research Institute continues to support its rapidly expanding in house capabilities and research programs.
Health Services Research
Health Services Research is a new and fast-growing area of research for the Wesley Research Institute. We aim to improve healthcare delivery by supporting healthcare providers to design, implement and evaluate new models of healthcare delivery.
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Coeliac Disease and Immune Health
Wesley Research Institute is developing a world leading multi-disciplinary research program for Coeliac Disease and Immune Health. This research looks to improve the understanding around the causes of Coeliac Disease, research into faster and more accurate diagnosis and increase the quality of life for patients and families.
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Queensland Spatial Biology Centre
A ground-breaking research hub that is reshaping the future of healthcare through cutting-edge spatial biology techniques. The Queensland Spatial Biology Centre (QSBC) team is dedicated to unlocking the secrets of individual cell interactions, leading to highly personalised treatments for some of Australia's deadliest diseases, including cancer, heart disease and lung disease.
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Pulmonary Hypertension
Welcome to the Pulmonary Hypertension Research Program, a research hub that is reshaping the future of pulmonary hypertension treatment. While pulmonary hypertension (PH) currently has no cure, early and tailored treatment has been demonstrated to improve disease management and quality of life. Our research is led by Dr John Feenstra and we are dedicated to finding tailored treatments for this rare and complex disease.
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2025 Clinical Grant Round
We look for staff and healthcare professionals (including but not limited to doctors, nurses, pharmacists, physiotherapists, support services etc) who work at one or more of the UnitingCare Hospitals, interested in conducting investigator-initiated research projects.
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