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
Upto 20 research staff
Address
Staib Rd, Chermside, Brisbane, 4032
Organisation type
- University Research Centre
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