BIOFABRICATION
INSTITUTE
What we do
Herston Biofabrication Institute (HBI) is the first institute of its kind – advancing knowledge and technology in 3D scanning, 3D modelling and 3D printing of medical devices, bone, cartilage and human tissue.
Opened in 2020, the Institute takes a multidisciplinary approach, bringing together clinicians, academics, industry and consumers in its 1,500sqm, state of the art facility.
Welcome to the Herston Biofabrication Institute, where we focus on applied 3D‑printing research and practice.
We collaborate with our core academic partner, the University of Queensland, to advance healthcare innovation and the manufacturing of medical devices. With our clinically integrated laboratories and our multidisciplinary team, we use specialist software and a range of additive and subtractive manufacturing methods, such as selective laser sintering, PolyJet printing, and CNC milling.
All activities in the Herston Biofabrication Institute bring together the disciplines of medicine, engineering, design, and healthcare. Our clinical programs span surgery, urology, cancer care, anaesthesia and intensive care, and craniofacial surgery.
Our PC2 laboratory also supports our tissue engineering projects and our upcoming organoid production advances.
The Herston Biofabrication Institute is committed to educating the next generation of health professionals and biomedical engineers. Alongside hosting undergraduate and postgraduate students, we deliver training courses and simulations for skills development for practicing clinicians.
From patient‑matched anatomical models through to prostheses and custom implants, we are passionate about technologies that support the best possible public health outcomes for Australians.
Latest news
Innovation award winner: Transforming vascular surgery
A collaborative project between the Herston Biofabrication Institute (HBI) and Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH) has been recognised with an award.
HBI Neurotrauma training models at RDAQ 2024
HBI at RDAQ 2024 utilising 3D printing to deliver training models to facilitate the training of Regional Doctors.
HBI Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Enhances Medical Training with Near-Zero Waste 3D printing at ANZCA Conference
In a showcase of innovation at the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA) Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) in May 2024, HBI Anaesthesia and Intensive Care unveiled the transformative potential of 3D technology in medical training
Metro North Feature: Dr David Forrestal exhibits 3D printed cardiac model
HBI engineer David has been putting his heart and soul into helping some Queensland Health colleagues create a to-scale 3D cardiac model to assist with an upcoming complex surgery.
People are at the heart of everything we do,
driving innovation and impact.
The Herston Biofabrication Institute is advancing knowledge and technology in 3D scanning, 3D modelling and 3D printing of medical devices, bone, cartilage and other human tissue to repair tissue that is lost or damaged.
Contact us
Herston Biofabrication Institute (HBI)
Level 12, Block 7
Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital
HERSTON QLD 4029
For General Requests: hbi@health.qld.gov.au
For Clinical Trials: hbiclinicaltrials@health.qld.gov.au
Our partners
Proudly supported by
Academic partner
Herston Biofabrication Institute (HBI) is the first institute of its kind – advancing knowledge and technology in 3D scanning, 3D modelling and 3D printing of medical devices, bone, cartilage and human tissue.
Opened in 2020, the Institute takes a multidisciplinary approach, bringing together clinicians, academics, industry and consumers in its 1,500-sqm, state of the art facility.
Latest news
Innovation award winner: Transforming vascular surgery
A collaborative project between the Herston Biofabrication Institute (HBI) and Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH) has been recognised with an award.
Our partners
Proudly supported by
Academic partner
Metro North Health, Herston Biofabrication Institute (HBI)
Level 12, Block 7
Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital
HERSTON QLD 4029
For General Requests: hbi@health.qld.gov.au
For Clinical Trials: hbiclinicaltrials@health.qld.gov.au