MedTech Research and Innovation Hub

MedTech Research and Innovation Hub

The MedTech Research and Innovation Hub leverages the collaborative talent of researchers, clinicians, engineers, and industry partners to drive innovation and improve patient outcomes.

The MedTech Research and Innovation Hub aims to accelerate the development and implementation of advanced technologies that enhance diagnosis, treatment, and the overall patient experience throughout the continuum of care.

Key Objectives

Research

To advance innovation through applied research, bringing clinicians, scientists, and engineers together to tackle critical healthcare challenges.

Education

To cultivate talent and equip the workforce with the skills required to drive future advancements in MedTech.

Partnerships

To foster collaborations between academia, the public sector, private industry, and healthcare providers to create scalable solutions.

Key Research Areas

  • Advanced Materials
  • Biosensors
  • Cardiopulmonary
  • Electronics Integration
  • Mental Health & Addiction Medicine
  • Microfluidic Devices
  • MicroNano Fabrication
  • Musculoskeletal, Orthopaedics, Sports
  • Neurology & Aged Care
  • Remote Sensing
  • Sleep
  • Wearables, Nearables & Flexibles

News

The Hon. Dylan Wight MP, Parliamentary Secretary for Jobs and Industrial Relations, made remarks at the event.

RMIT opens Discovery to Device MedTech facility
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The Hon. Dylan Wight MP, Parliamentary Secretary for Jobs and Industrial Relations, and Victoria's Lead Scientist Dr Amanda Caples have launched RMIT's Discovery to Device MedTech Prototyping and Scale-Up facility (D2D).

RMIT leaders with HIPELKI Chairman.

MedTech at heart of Indonesia collaboration
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RMIT’s expertise in medical technology (MedTech) is shaping new partnerships and initiatives designed to increase cooperation and collaboration in Indonesia’s healthcare sector.

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RMIT MedTech invention goes to market
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An ingestible gas-sensing capsule invented at RMIT to provide real-time insights into gut health is now cleared for use in the United States.

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Contact

MedTech Research and Innovation Hub

MedTech Research and Innovation Hub Director, Professor Evangelos Pappas

Contact email: MedTechHub@rmit.edu.au

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