QBIT

The QAAFI Biological Information Technology (QBIT), formally Centre for Biological Information Technology (CBIT),  is now part of the Centre for Plant Sciences within the Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation (QAAFI) Institute.  It is involved in the research, development and support of software tools that are used world-wide for research, teaching and learning, and decision support activities in biology and other disciplines.

As a not-for-profit group funded through grants, contracts and consultancies, and software sales through an online shop.

QBIT's research and development is focussed on three main research themes:

• Software for developing identification guides for biological taxa
• Scenario based learnning software for creating interactive learning scenarios
• Computational modelling for biological research and education

QBIT is also involved in various collaborative projects with UQ and external clients, including the development of web applications, databases and other multimedia projects. QBIT has an established international reputation, a strong intellectual property portfolio and expertise in taxonomy and diagnostics, education and training.

To view our QBIT staff profiles please go to this link:

http://www.cbit.uq.edu.au/AboutQBIT/QBITTeamMembers.aspx

 

PARDI is organised under the QAAFI Centre for Plant Science (CPS) and is funded by the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR).

Established in February 2010, PARDI is a relatively new initiative that seeks to create sustainable livelihood developments for the South Pacific forestry, fisheries and crop-based sectors.

PARDI scientists undertake supply chain and market-driven research to identify constraints that impede economic development in the South Pacific. Outcomes are likely to include new skills, new technologies and product options that will benefit locals and the whole South Pacific region. [CONT.]