Medical Engineering Research Facility (MERF)
Queensland University of Technology
MERF is the first facility to support the full cycle of basic biomaterial and medical device research from pre-clinical studies to training. MERF is designed to meet Australia's emerging needs in orthopaedic and artificial organ research, and provides a comprehensive suite of research and training facilities at the one location. MERF’s clients include all of the major multinational orthopaedic, surgical and medical device companies.
- Website
- https://www.qut.edu.au/research/why-qut/infrastructure/medical-engineering-research-facility
- Organisation type
- University Research Centre
- Number of research staff
- Up to 20 research staff
- Address
- Staib Rd, Chermside, Brisbane QLD 4032
Strengths and capabilities
- Pre-clinical testing
- Surgical Training
- Mechanical Testing
Facilities and major equipment
- Physical Containment Class 2 (PC2) Small Animal Holding
- Physical Containment Class 2 (PC2) laboratory
- Mechanical Testing Laboratory
- Surgical Training Laboratory
- Biological Research Facility
- Large Animals
- Medical Imaging Facilities
Key science sectors
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