The University of Queensland is gearing up to build a center that will significantly boost Australia's capacity to conduct world-class clinical research.

Construction is due to begin next month for the $60 million UQ Centre for Clinical Research, which is funded by The Atlantic Philanthropies, the Queensland Government and UQ.

"The UQ Centre for Clinical Research will house about 320 researchers and become part of a world-class cluster of UQ research facilities that are advancing human health, assisting industry, and building a critical mass of internationally-respected scientists in South East Queensland," UQ Vice-Chancellor, Professor John Hay, AC, said.


"The high-quality research to be conducted by this center will link directly to better care and results for patients.

"It will address a gap in the capacity of Australian clinical research, which the National Health and Medical Research Council identified in 2003.

"It will also improve disease prevention, and guide health policies in Australia and internationally.

"Evidence-based research, such as that to be conducted at the UQ Center for Clinical Research, should set the direction for advanced health policy in the future."

The seven-story building will be alongside Bowen Bridge Road at the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Herston. It is scheduled to be complete in late 2007.

The plans can be viewed here.

Professor Hay said the architectural design aims for an adaptable, modern work environment that will encourage collaboration between researchers.

UQ celebrates Research Week from September 18-22, when outstanding researchers and research outcomes are honored and encouraged.

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