Medical Engineering Research Facility (MERF)

Queensland University of Technology

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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

Key science sectors

• Advanced manufacturing
• Engineering
• Health and medical

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