Biotech
The matchbox-sized device that could screen for Alzheimer’s disease
Diagnosing Alzheimer’s is a long, costly and sometimes painful process. This new device could reduce the diagnosis time down to...
These Australian companies are building the country’s biomedical capacity
From AI-enabled bionic limbs to the world’s first total artificial heart, here are eight homegrown innovations set to improve lives...
SaiiV-ing lives: This non-invasive heart failure monitoring device is Australian-made
Detecting forces within the body in a non-invasive way could be a gamechanger for the half a million Australians living...
Pregnancy is an engineering challenge − diagnosing and treating preterm birth requires understanding its mechanics
Only now do researchers have the mechanical, electrical and computational engineering expertise to address the challenges of preterm birth.
Could the effects of brain injuries soon be reversed?
Imagine if loss of function from brain injuries and central nervous system disorders could be restored through a simple alteration...
The world’s most advanced long-term artificial heart is on the cusp of implantation
The world's first long-term artificial heart won't wear out, age or break – and it's about to be implanted in...
The pocket-sized test lab set to transform diagnostics
A team of biomedical engineers have developed genetic tests for low-cost precision diagnosis that can be done at home.
“I want to push boundaries”: How this PhD student engineer is pioneering wound healing technology
This PhD student engineer is pioneering skin healing technology with the aim of enhancing patients’ quality of life.
These synthetic polymers offer an alternative to antifungal drugs
Two UNSW engineers aim to alleviate the impact of fungal infections on public health with new research into synthetic polymers.
The paddy melon is a weed – so how can it help reduce carbon emissions?
One of Australia’s most invasive weeds could hold the key to eliminating carbon emissions from the cementation process.
