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School of Biomedical Engineering

Inspired research and teaching to revolutionise healthcare

We improve lives through innovative biotechnology solutions that redefine the impossible within the healthcare industry. Our core strengths include tissue and neural engineering, nanomaterials and addressing chronic disease.

The School of Biomedical Engineering was established in 2019 to facilitate collaborative research excellence in the field of biomedical engineering. Through our academic staff and students, our research will aim to serve the public as a thought-leader and provide innovative technology for industry, hospitals, governments and the wider community.

Drawing on extensive experience in this field, the School of Biomedical Engineering will train the next generation of biomedical engineers by offering opportunities to carry out leading-edge research within world-class purpose built research facilities.

We will further strengthen our capacity to change the landscape of healthcare through multidisciplinary partnerships and engaging with our network across the University, including the Faculty of Medicine and Health, the Sydney Nano Institute, the Charles Perkins Centre, the Brain and Mind Centre, Westmead and other leading teaching and research hospitals.

Our research

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Biomechanics, biomaterials, cell therapy and tissue engineering

Tissue engineering uses multidisciplinary approaches to repair diseased or damaged tissues. Our projects encompass biomaterials, stem cells, computer modelling, molecular biology and animal models to achieve this goal.

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Biomedical devices and instrumentation

We invent apps, biosensors, stimulators, surgical devices and medical imaging instrumentation for personalised care. We have experts in positive computing, signal and image processing, biomedical instrumentation and bionics.

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Biomedical imaging, visualisation and information technologies

Biomedical imaging, visualisation and information technologies are the driving forces behind modern healthcare research. We focus on bio-inspired technologies for a variety of clinical applications, to improve people’s health.

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Implantable neuroprosthesis

Focusing on the delivery of therapeutic electrical stimuli and sensing of biological signals to deliver new solutions to recover lost function following disease or injury.

Study with us

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Biomedical engineering (undergraduate course)

Combine a wide range of engineering disciplines with medicine and human biology to develop technologies including Cochlear implants and bionic organs that improve and save people’s lives.

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Engineering (postgraduate courses)

Hone your management skills and strengthen your technical expertise with a Master of Engineering. Or change paths and build a career in engineering with a Master of Professional Engineering (Accelerated).

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Head of School

Professor Gregg Suaning

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School of Biomedical Engineering

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Current student links

Tissue engineering and disease modelling: Professor Tony Mikos

This distinguished lecture by Professor Tony Mikos explores recent examples of biomaterials-based approaches for regenerative medicine applications, such as the use of tissue engineering to model tumour microenvironments for validation of cancer therapeutic discovery.

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Latest news

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19 October 2020

Dr Greg Watkins recently completed his PhD on cochlear implants. Credit: University of Sydney

University of Sydney students fire up rapid PPE prototyping

A student team has created a prototype of a reusable face shield, demonstrating how to turn university resources into a rapid manufacturing solution to respond to medical emergencies, including the COVID-19 pandemic.

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21 May 2020