Translational Research Institute (Australia)

Translational Research Institute
The Translational Research Institute
FounderProfessor Ian Frazer AC
EstablishedOctober 2013 (2013-10)
MissionMedical research
FocusTranslational
Chief Executive OfficerScott Bell
Faculty
Adjunct facultyBrisbane Diamantina Health Partners
Staff800
Location
Kent Street, Woolloongabba
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Coordinates27°29′57″S 153°01′52″E / 27.499101°S 153.031221°E / -27.499101; 153.031221
Websitewww.tri.edu.au

The Translational Research Institute (TRI) is Australia's first translational medical research institute dedicated to translating scientific discoveries into applications for medical practice.

Located in Woolloongabba, in inner-city Brisbane, Queensland, TRI is supported by a grant from the Australian Government ($140 million); and funding from the Queensland Government ($107 million); Queensland University of Technology ($25 million); and The University of Queensland ($10 million) to combine clinical and translational research to advance progress from laboratory discovery to application in patient care. TRI is a Pty Ltd. company with four shareholders: Queensland Health, the Queensland University of Technology, The University of Queensland and Mater Medical Research.