THE BIOTECH FUTURES CHALLENGE WILL TAKE PLACE IN QLD
QUEENSLAND CHAPTER
The BIOTech Futures Challenge is about to begin in Queensland. Register now before competition entries close July 12.
ARE YOU A STUDENT FROM QUEENSLAND?
After the success of our Queensland Satellite Chapter in 2023, we are continuing to expand and want to give more students the opportunity to work on a project with a world-class researcher. The BIOTech Futures Challenge in QLD will follow the same structure as NSW and International challenges so check out what's in store here. Please note the QLD challenge will take place before the NSW challenge so register your interest so you don't miss out. Finalists and runners-up from each Satellite Challenge will have the opportunity to fly out to Sydney to present at the Sydney Symposium.
KEY QLD DATES 2024
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Registration close
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ABOUT THE QLD CHALLENGE
The Queensland BIOTech Futures Challenge is hosted by the ARC Training Centre for Joint Biomechanics at the Queensland University of Technology in Brisbane, Australia in conjunction with QUT’s STEM High School Engagement program..
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Even though our Centre is focused on medical technologies, the QLD BIOTech Futures Challenge will include a wide range of project topics and mentors from varying STEM fields.
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The ARC Training Centre for Joint Biomechanics brings together leading researchers, surgeons and medical device companies to train the next generation workforce in biomedical technologies and to actively transform the orthopaedic industry through innovative new solutions. We tackle clinical- and industry-focused challenges in biomechanics with the goal to drive surgical practice towards personalised treatment and better patient outcomes.
The expertise of our team is spread over three leading Australian universities, and numerous international university and industry partners. We are developing technologies such as software tools for pre-surgical planning and decision making, computer simulation systems, robotic systems for surgical training and simulation, medical device assessment and surgical assistants, and personalised post-surgical assessment tools. Our team have experience in fields ranging from cell and tissue culture to robotic vision to wearable sensors.
MEET OUR 2024 MENTORS
Click on each mentor to find out more
Dr Victoria Camilieri-Asch
Post-doctoral Research Fellow
Cartilaginous fish biology
Alba Cisneros Martin
Masters Student
Biofabrication
Dr Silvia Cometta Conde
Post-doctoral Research Fellow
Bioengineering antibacterial scaffolds
Finja Joerg
Industry, Gelomics
Biomaterial research and development
Lin Li Yeoh
Industry, Perfection Fresh
Sustainable horticulture
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Associate Professor Devakar Epari
Associate Professor
Biomedical Engineering
Luke Hipwood
PhD Student
Biomaterial-based tissue engineering
Associate Professor Saulo Martelli
Associate Professor
Musculoskeletal biomechanics
Brooke Lundon
PhD Student
3D vascular model engineering
Dr Natalia Muhl Castoldi
Post-doctoral Research Fellow
Bone re-modelling and growth
Dr Adi Idris
Post-doctoral Research Fellow
Viral immunology and antiviral therapies
Minne Dekker
PhD Student
3D bone model engineering
Dr Christoph Meinert
Industry, Gelomics
Biomaterial research and development
Dr Fernanda Zamboni
Post-doctoral Research Fellow
Materials science, biomaterials and biomedical engineering
CONTACT
We're happy to answer all your questions about the Queensland BIOTech Futures Challenge. Before you get in contact make sure to check out our FAQ's.
