The importance of child health research
Child health is a critical area to invest research effort with evidence mounting that a person's later health is heavily influenced by their health at conception, during gestation and in their early years of life.
Research that aims to understand more about the health of children has the potential to prevent disease and disability before it even occurs.
The UQ Child Health Research Centre draws research inspiration from our close ties with the clinical environment, and by listening to the needs of parents, clinicians, government bodies and industry partners.
Our research groups
Our Centre has many research groups dedicated to understanding more about the health of children. In addition to understanding the factors that contribute to health, researchers are also working to improve the ability to diagnose and detect disease and disability as early as possible. No matter what our individual research groups are focused on – our collective vision is the same: to prevent disease and disability before it occurs, thereby giving children the gift of life-long health.
Our research facilities
Partnerships
Publications
See a full list of publications produced by CHRC researchers.
Participate
Researchers in CHRC are seeking people to participate in research that can improve the lives of children everywhere.
Study
Are you a student looking for research experience or to undertake a research higher degree at CHRC?