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For the first time, leading research institutions, hospitals and industry partners are united as BRIJ, collaborating across 39 hectares in Brisbane to create solutions for human and planetary health.

What makes BRIJ different? Hear from Prof Ian Frazer AC (Translational Research Institute), Dr Justine Lacey (CSIRO), Prof Kerrie Wilson (Queensland Chief Scientist), Prof Helen Benham (Queensland Health) and general manager Prof Trent Munro on what they do at BRIJ and why it matters that medical researchers, environmental scientists, agricultural innovators and advanced manufacturers work side by side. From Gardasil – the world-first cervical cancer vaccine developed here – to synthetic biology breakthroughs and climate resilience innovations, discover how proximity and shared purpose create real-world impact.

What does it take to build an innovation hub for the next generation of discovery? Discover how Boggo Road Innovation Junction is expanding with purpose-built facilities, shared infrastructure and partnerships designed to help researchers and innovators go further. Hear from the urban strategists, development leaders and scientific minds guiding what comes next, including Dr Kate Meyrick (Urbis), Erin Clark (QIC), Prof Kerrie Wilson (Queensland Chief Scientist), The University of Queensland’s Shannon Willoughby and general manager Prof Trent Munro. BRIJ will soon anchor Australia’s first biomedical scale-up hub and become Queensland’s second-busiest transport node, linking a 12-minute knowledge corridor across Brisbane.