QBI Development Board

Community leaders get behind QBI neuroscience

The Queensland Brain Institute has attracted some of the state's most talented and experienced business and community leaders for its Development Board. 

Former Brisbane Lord Mayor Sallyanne Atkinson and the Queensland Police Commissioner Bob Atkinson join business identities Mark Gray, John Lyons, Jeff Maclean and David Merson and Brisbane City Councillor Milton Dick in a bid to secure ongoing funding for neuroscience in Queensland.

QBI Director Professor Perry Bartlett said the collective professionalism and experience of the board members would be invaluable in setting the strategic external fundraising direction of QBI.

“The University of Queensland and QBI have established the board to assist the strategic planning and development of the Institute,” Professor Bartlett said.

“We expect the QBI Development Board to take a leadership role in any major fundraising campaign undertaken by QBI.

The board – on which each member serves in an honorary capacity – convenes at least twice a year, assisting QBI in creating appropriate linkages to government, business and the wider community.

Established in November 2003, QBI is dedicated to discovering the fundamental mechanisms underlying human brain function.

This knowledge is then applied to the development of new therapeutics to treat neurodegenerative diseases and mental health disorders, especially those associated with the ageing population.

To date, establishment of QBI has been funded by charitable donations, government infrastructure grants and operational funds from the University of Queensland.

To maintain and expand its operation QBI will need to obtain continuing funding from UQ, government research grants and from external sources.

UQ’s Deputy Vice-Chancellor (External Relations) Professor Ian Zimmer and Professor Bartlett are also members of the board.

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