ARC Training Centre for Innovative BioEngineering
at the University of Sydney
The ARC Training Centre for Innovative BioEngineering is a world-class facility dedicated to solving challenging problems at the intersection of biology and engineering.
For instance, the worldwide shortage of donor organs and drawbacks of surgical methods have created significant challenges in repairing and replacing diseased or damaged tissues and organs. Global healthcare spending is projected to increase at an annual rate of 4.1% in 2017-2021, up from just 1.3% in 2012-2016. For example, musculoskeletal conditions impacting bones, joints and tendons cost the Australian health system $5.7 billion each year.
To address what will be an unsustainable situation for healthcare systems, industry stakeholders need engineers who are trained in biomedical technology research to develop innovative and commercially viable technologies to deliver safer, more durable, and more effective clinical therapies.