# Research

**Source**: https://ochsner.uq.edu.au/research
**Parent**: https://ochsner.uq.edu.au/

Academic excellence and scientific discovery.

## Take your studies a step further with research

As a UQ-Ochsner MD student you're eligible and encouraged to undertake research as part of your program.

### [Research in your medical degree](https://medical-school.uq.edu.au/ochsner-student-research-hub)

UQ-Ochsner students have a unique opportunity to take advantage of the rich research environment at both institutions. Undertake an extra-curricular project at UQ or find a supervisor at Ochsner Health.

### [Clinician Scientist Track](https://medical-school.uq.edu.au/clinician-scientist-track-md-phd-and-md-mphil)

The Clinician Scientist Track represents a program of study that allows eligible students to undertake a Higher Degree by Research (HDR) (either a PhD or an MPhil) integrated with the MD degree.

## Internationally renowned research excellence

UQ and [Ochnser Health](https://research.ochsner.org/) have long standing traditions of academic excellence and scientific discovery, dedicated to advancing knowledge and cultivating a community of scientists and physicians.

## Meet Professor Ian Frazer

Professor Frazer is the co-creator of the HPV vaccine against cervical cancer.

[Learn more about research at UQ](https://research.uq.edu.au/).