Medical Engineering Research Facility (MERF)

IHBI, 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 http://www.qut.edu.au/research/research-projects/medical-engineering-research-facility

Key science sectors

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

Number of research staff

Up to 20 research staff

Address

Staib Rd, Chermside, Brisbane, 4032

Organisation type

University Research Centre

Update details

Is this your centre? See any issues? Send a request to update your listing.