News & Events

Mitsubishi Development announces largest Australian partnership
On Thursday 6 July Wesley Research Institute and Mitsubishi Development signed a new partnership, the largest for Mitsubishi Development in Australia, which will provide significant funding for Navicare over the next two years.

Maureen Stevenson Award
Maureen Stevenson received the 2023 Community Philanthropist of the Year Award at the Queensland Philanthropy Awards (QCF) held at Brisbane Town Hall.

Australian scientists prove medicinal cannabis can be a lifechanging treatment for people with Tourette Syndrome
Imagine the pain and embarrassment of violent movements and uncontrollable outbursts at school or work…that’s what life was like for Chris Wright (35) before he started a ground-breaking clinical trial of medicinal cannabis.

PARIS 2 research findings
World first research study outlines best practice for treating children with oxygen therapy

PARIS on Country
Respiratory treatment for children in remote areas set to improve

Wesley Research Institute Launches New Coeliac Research Network
OMG! Decadent Donuts was privileged to be invited to attend and supply donuts at the Wesley Research Institute’s launch of their new Coeliac Research Network

Coeliac Disease and Immune Health Advocates Event a Great Success
Last Thursday evening, on May 11th, the Wesley Hospital Auditorium was filled with people who were eager to learn more about all things coeliac disease, including the latest research, and advocacy efforts.

Community Urged To Back New Coeliac Research Network
Thousands of Australians with coeliac disease are being urged to get behind a new research network launched in Brisbane last night ahead of International Coeliac Awareness Day next week (16 May).

Kristina’s Story
I didn’t get diagnosed until I was 30, after I’d had no period for 2 years. I experienced a lot of other health issues too, and really wish I was diagnosed earlier.

Wesley Research Institute Celebrates Successful Open Day
Wesley Research Institute celebrated the launch of its new brand with two open day events held at St Andrews War Memorial Hospital on May 3rd, and at The Wesley Hospital on May 5th.

Governor of Queensland Celebrates Ataxia Telangiectasia Clinical Trial
The Ataxia Telangiectasia (A-T) clinic at the Wesley Research Institute recently received a visit from Her Excellency the Honourable Dr Jeanette Young AC PSM, Governor of Queensland.

New Insights to Understand the Neurobiology of COVID-19
In a groundbreaking collaboration, St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital, The University of Queensland, and John Hopkins University have joined forces to generate a digital pathology assessment of cellular COVID-19 neural tissue data.

Women in Medicine with Dr Shanthi Kanagarajah
Dr Shanthi Kanagarajah is a specialist geriatrician and general physician specialising in the health problems of older people and people who need specialist care. She is a visiting physician at the Wesley Hospital and also works at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital and member of the board at Wesley Research Institute.

Advocates Event 2022
The Rosalie Martin Advocates Event 2022 held Thursday 8 December marks the 28th anniversary for Wesley Research Institute.

Navicare Press Release
NHMRC Funding to Continue Supporting Rural and Remote Mental Health Program

Melanie's Story: Tourette Syndrome Awareness Week
Melanie, whose name has been changed to protect her privacy, is a young woman from China, who first came to Australia in 2016 to experience life studying abroad.

You have given Chris hope…
Chris Wright was the first participant to commence treatment on a medicinal cannabis clinical trial to treat his neurological disorder Tourette’s syndrome