Medical Bionics Department
The Bionics Institute is an internationally recognised, independent medical research institute that solves medical challenges with technology. We lead the world in the research and development of innovative medical devices and therapies to improve human health.
Our multidisciplinary team comprises world-class scientists, engineers and researchers, and our laboratories are located in St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne, close to our clinical collaborators. Together we transform the lives of people with a range of conditions, including:
- Hearing impairment
- Crohnʼs disease
- Parkinsonʼs disease
- Epilepsy
- Stroke
- Arthritis
- Diabetes.
Department of Medical Bionics student projects are available through the Bionics Institute website here.
Honorary Researchers and contacts at the department include:
- Professor James Fallon
- Dr Yuri Benovitski
- Professor Colette McKay
- Associate Professor Andrew Wise
- Dr Sophie Payne
- Dr Thushara Perera
- Dr Matthew Petoe
- Associate Professor Rachael Richardson
- Dr Wesley Thevethsasan
- Associate Professor Chris Williams
- Dr Joel Villalobos
Contact our Student Coordinator: student.enquiries@bionicsinstitute.org