Advancing medical capabilities

The Medical Engineering Research Facility supports research and training in medical devices, implants, biomaterials, and surgical equipment and techniques. We are helping to make medical procedures safer and more efficient, leading to better health outcomes for patients.

We can support medical research and development from concept to completion, including consultation, development, testing and reporting.

Equipment and facilities

We offer state-of-the-art surgical theatres and pre-clinical laboratories. By working in an industry-standard environment, our techniques and advancements can be easily replicated in a hospital environment.

Building skills Our Anatomical Surgical Skills Laboratory provides a realistic surgical environment.
At the cutting edge Our surgical theatres are equipped with state of the art medical imaging, anaesthesia and monitoring equipment.

Located at the heart of health

Our facility is located on the campus of The Prince Charles Hospital, meaning that our innovation can seamlessly translate from the lab to the clinic.

In our custom-built Anatomical and Surgical Skills Laboratory, we can train surgeons, other health professionals, theatre nurses and technicians and industry representatives on-site, bringing the newest technologies directly to the hands of those who use them.

More information

Find out more about the great work being done at the Medical Engineering Research Facility.

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For information about QUT’s Body Bequest Program which is administered at MERF, please contact the QUT Body Bequest Coordinator:

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