Posted: 27 July 2023
Event: 16 August 2023
Meet our researchers and get hands-on experience in a world-class laboratory
Want to learn more about how our researchers are solving medical challenges with technology?
Take a tour of the Bionics Institute at our Open House on Wednesday 16 August.
Our research leaders will guide you through our world-class laboratory and share details of the innovative devices and therapies they’re developing. You’ll also have an opportunity to ask questions about their research projects and the impact of their work.
Tours last approximately 1.5 hours, starting at the Bionics Institute (384-388 Albert Street East Melbourne) and visiting our laboratory at St Vincent’s Hospital (includes a 10 minute walk between sites).
Spaces are limited so book today by clicking on a time below!
Tours will cover research and initiatives such as:
- Using magnetic stimulation to fight memory loss in Alzheimer’s disease
- A test for tinnitus that lays the groundwork for new treatments
- A new hearing test that will give babies the best chance of hearing clearly and learning to speak
- Using nanotechnology to restore age-related hearing loss.
- Our Girls in STEM Mentoring Program, encouraging grade 10/11 students to pursue STEM subjects at university.
- Our track record of fast research translation from concept into clinical reality.
Who can attend?
All members of the public are welcome to register for our Open House event, including:
– Students interested in completing a PhD
– Supporters of medical research interested in learning from our engineers and scientists
– High school students wanting to hear about STEM career opportunities
– Healthcare and tertiary education leaders
– Med tech and biotech industry members.
