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Fortnightly member newsletter of the Melbourne Bioinnovation Student Initiative

Hello <<First Name *>>,

The end of semester is almost upon us! I hope you are all well, maintaining the stress levels (as much as possible) and looking forward to the break ahead.

In the last five weeks, we have watched student teams develop and launch their own innovative ideas as part of our inaugural Biodesign Competition. With one week left to go, students are finding the experience highly valuable and insightful. We are so excited to see what they have come up with and gather more takeaways from their experience to improve the competition for future years. We have been fortunate to be joined by guest speakers from successful healthcare start-ups such as Navi Medical Technologies and Ventora Medical, which has been a fantastic opportunity for students to ask questions and receive mentoring. Next Wednesday, we will hear from all teams who will present a short pitch outlining their healthcare innovations. The top three teams will be awarded prizes for their creative thinking and pitch proposals. Pitch night is open to all, and a fantastic way to see the effects of the six-week competition! More information is below.

Upcoming Events

Pitch Night

Hear from all teams who were involved in the six-week Biodesign Competition. Teams will present a short pitch detailing their healthcare innovative proposals and the top three teams will be awarded prizes. Register through the Facebook Event below, which will be updated with the Zoom link closer to the date.

Facebook Event

Upcoming Opportunities

Student Software Engineer

Project Patient Information has an exciting opportunity for university students with demonstrable experience in cross-platform app development. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team of student volunteers creating a digital platform for health consumer information, tailored for a metropolitan health service.

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Bioinnovation Inspiration

New Wireless and Comfortable Sensor Device

A new approach to seamless sensoring devices has been approached with the development of a comfortable, custom-fit, ‘biosymbiotic device’. The device is wireless and its sleek fit hopes to increase sensitivity of readings.

Neo Bionica is open!

The collaborative venture between Bionics Institute and University of Melbourne, Neo Bionica, has opened its new facility at St Vincent’s Hospital. The facility is currently working on developing treatment for type 2 diabetes to be used in clinical trials.

Optogenetics and Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson’s Disease

By targeting specific neurons within the brain and using optogenetics, researchers are hoping to adopt deep brain stimulation therapy for Parkinson’s Disease that provides long-lasting effects, reduce stimulation time and minimised side effects.

Get in Touch!

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Acknowledgement of Country

In the spirit of reconciliation the Melbourne Bioinnovation Student Initiative acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their cultural, spiritual and educational practices. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

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