Creating transformative solutions for patient treatment and recovery.
We bring together expertise from engineering, technology, medicine and science to develop tools to improve community health and individual patient outcomes.
We conduct world-renowned research in advanced biomechanics, electroceuticals, neuroimaging, personalised implants, biomaterials, regenerative medicine, informatics, and signal processing.
Our research facilities are part of one of the world’s leading biomedical precincts in Parkville, Melbourne. We partner locally, nationally and internationally with clinicians, surgeons, medical research institutes, regulatory agencies and industry.
Our innovations include 3D printed personalised devices, implantable bionic devices to restore hearing and vision, and electronics linked directly to the nervous system to predict and prevent epileptic seizures.
Why it matters
Our MedTech program provides the pathway to bring new technologies into real-world healthcare applications. New materials, personally tailored devices and better preventative and diagnostic tools improve long-term outcomes for patients and society. During the COVID-19 pandemic, we responded quickly to address unmet needs for new technologies that would help clinicians safely deliver better care to patients with coronavirus. In all healthcare sectors, from the clinic to personal disease prevention, MedTech is catalysing a revolution in patient care.
Doing business with us
Our innovation philosophy is centred on close relationships with hospitals and an understanding of the clinical challenges faced by clinicians and patients. We form inter-disciplinary research teams to explore new possibilities for care and recovery. Our development pipeline extends from conception all the way through to meeting regulatory requirements for new medical devices. That means our R&D is anchored by real-world challenges and structured to allow rapid delivery and uptake.
Research innovation success
Our research teams don’t just excel at innovation. We are global pioneers on multiple fronts. With our brain and vision technologies, we lead the way with devices that sit at the brain-machine interface. In the field of personalised orthopaedics and maxillofacial implants, we achieved a world first with a personalised jaw joint replacement. In the emerging area of electroceuticals, we are leading with a monitoring device, Minder™, which improves management of epilepsy and seizure-related conditions.
Working with industry
We work closely with industry to develop innovative MedTech solutions that expand or create new markets. We partner with local and global organisations directly to broaden their R&D base and adopt flexible strategies under many partnership models. Partnerships often culminate in hosting innovation hubs with industry. The ARC Training Centre for Medical Implant Technologies that brings together 23 organisations that are key players in the global supply chain of 3D printed technologies.
Education
Our education programs cultivate real-world problem solvers, innovators and entrepreneurs. The Biodesign Innovation program teams Biomedical Engineering with Business Administration students to design devices that meet important clinical needs. Empowered to pursue commercialisation, students have launched a new generation of start-up companies. Two of these companies are Stelect and Navi Medical Technologies, whose founders have been listed in the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia lists of young entrepreneurs. Find out more about the Biodesign Innovation program.
Get in Touch
Please get in contact with us for more information.
Research themes
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Biomechanics and medical implants
3D printed replacement joints and bones designed and built specifically for patients.
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Electroceuticals, bionics and neuroimaging
Implantable devices that integrate with the patient’s nervous system.
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Biomaterials and regenerative medicine
Treating injuries and diseases by harnessing the body’s own healing capabilities.
Our research and training centres
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ARC Training Centre for Medical Implant Technologies
3D printed replacement joints and bones designed and built specifically for patients.
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Graeme Clark Institute for Biomedical Engineering
Using emerging engineering advances to drive clinical innovation.
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ARC Training Centre in Cognitive Computing for Medical Technologies
Creating an AI and big data literate workforce to drive innovation in medical technologies.
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ARC Centre for Personalised Therapeutic Technologies
New technologies for highly effective personalised treatments.
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Joint Research Training Centre for Medical Technologies
A state-of-the-art training centre, facilitating the development, translation and commercialisation of innovative MedTech solutions.
Digital health
Our digital health technologies support innovative personal health and wellbeing applications as well as personalised, precision medicine and treatment in clinical care, and in public health and disease prevention. We partner with patients, carers, health professionals, health centres and organisations and medical researchers to create effective, engaging and accessible digital health technologies.
Get in Touch
Please contact us at med-tech@unimelb.edu.au
Meet our team of world-renowned researchers and engineers, and talented staff.
- David Nisbet
Director, MedTech Platform
- Professor Jia-Yee Lee
Enterprise Fellow, MedTech Platform
- Dr Brian Pang
Business Development and Research Commercialisation, MedTech Platform
Electroceuticals, bionics and neuroimaging
Biomaterials and regenerative medicine
Biomechanics and medical implants
Get in Touch
Please contact us at med-tech@unimelb.edu.au
Partner with us
We are client-focussed and collaborative – we work side-by-side with your leaders, clinicians, surgeons and engineers to develop solutions to your challenges.
From multi-partner research to technical training and internships, get in contact with us about:
- Emerging technologies
- Developing technology strategies
- Technical training
- Engineering customised solutions
- Creating a talent pipeline through student engagement
- Leveraging our state-of-the-art research facilities
What challenges do you have? Let us help you solve them.
Make an enquiry and our business development manager will get in contact with you.
Media enquiries
Rachel Sheldon
E: rachel.sheldon@unimelb.edu.au