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.<\/p>\n
Opened in 2020, the Institute takes a multidisciplinary approach, bringing together clinicians, academics, industry and consumers in its 1,500 state of the art facility located within the Royal Brisbane and Women\u2019s Hospital campus.<\/p>\n
The institute will:<\/p>\n
Our core academic partner is The University of Queensland, with whom we are stimulating collaboration between medical, healthcare and engineering disciplines. We also enjoy research partnerships with QUT, and with complementary Metro North Hospital and Health Service partners including the Jamieson Trauma Institute, the Clinical Skills Development Service, the Herston Imaging Research Facility, the STARS (Surgical, Treatment and Rehabilitation Service), the Medical Engineering Research Facility and the Queensland Tissue Culture Centre and Queensland Bone Bank.<\/p>\n<\/div>