Established in 1994, Wesley Research Institute is the official research partner for UnitingCare. Our research extends across the UnitingCare network including Lifeline, Bluecare and four private hospitals, St Andrews War Memorial Hospital, The Wesley Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital and St Stephens at Hervey Bay.
We predominately focus on translational research and work closely with experienced doctors, nurses and allied health professionals to deliver improved treatments, better diagnostics, and enhanced care.
We are focused on making a real difference, committed to providing better outcomes and quality of life for patients and their families, as well as building supportive communities.
Research into faster and more accurate diagnosis
Improve understanding
around the causes of disease & better prediction of disease progression
Increase survival and quality of life for patients and families
Latest News & Discoveries
Breakthrough Research Reveals Why Some Cancer Patients Respond to Immunotherapy While Others Don’t
New Research Highlights the Potential of Private Virtual Hospitals to Improve Healthcare Access
Wesley Research Institute’s First Coeliac Disease Webinar Series A Success
Professor John Fraser AO Honoured with Order of Australia
Forming effective Dementia Friendly Communities (DFC’s)
QSBC researchers shine at Multi-Omics 2024!
Acknowledgement of Country
Wesley Research Institute acknowledges this Country and its Traditional Custodians. We acknowledge and respect the spiritual relationship between Traditional Custodians and this Country, which has inspired language, songs, dances, lore and dreaming stories over many thousands of years. We pay our respects to the Elders, those who have passed into the dreaming; those here today; those of tomorrow. May we continue to peacefully walk together in gratitude, respect and kindness in caring for this Country and one another.