QIMR Berghofer 80th Anniversary Gala Dinner

Join us to celebrate 80 years of QIMR Berghofer and help shape the future of medical research in Queensland.

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On 1 November 2025, 80 years to the day since the Queensland Institute of Medical Research Act came into effect, we will gather in style to honour our legacy and fuel the future of medical innovation.

Saturday 1 November 2025, 6:00pm to 11:45pm

Royal International Convention Centre, 600 Gregory Terrace, Bowen Hills QLD

This milestone marks 80 years of ground-breaking medical research that has improved the health and wellbeing of millions of Australians and people worldwide.

From our humble beginnings in a WWII army hut in 1945, QIMR Berghofer has grown into a world-class medical research institute, home to over 1,000 scientists, staff, and students working across more than 60 research groups and laboratories.

Join us for an unforgettable evening hosted by award-winning science communicator Bernie Hobbs, featuring a keynote address by the Honourable Tim Nicholls MP, Minister for Health and Ambulance Services.

Enjoy a three-course dinner with premium beverages, alongside a dynamic program of live music and entertainment from The Little Red Company, led by award-winning performer and host Naomi Price. This is a rare opportunity to support QIMR Berghofer and help shape the future of medical research in Queensland.

Your generosity will contribute directly to advancing critical projects — from cancer and infectious diseases to brain and mental health.