Advanced Biomaterials - Centre for Biomedical Technologies

Engineering for regeneration and repair

Better solutions for patients

Biomaterials push the boundaries of what is possible at the intersection of healthcare and advanced manufacturing. These engineered materials, which can be natural or synthetic, interact with the body to treat individuals, and are harnessed in the laboratory for diagnosis and treatment testing. Advanced biomaterials go beyond simply replacing damaged tissue without triggering an immune response – they actively support healing and regeneration, offer microenvironments that mimic those of the body to allow drug testing at broad and personalised levels, and reduce the chance of dangerous infections. This potential is driving a global market predicted to reach USD 466.7 billion in 2035 (1). (1) https://www.futuremarketinsights.com/reports/biomaterials-market

Shaping the future of medical innovation

The QUT Centre for Biomedical Technologies is developing a range of biomaterials and associated technologies for application across wound healing, cancer, and musculoskeletal and cardiovascular disorders.

We discover, develop and deliver the next frontier of biomedical technologies for better patient treatment and quality of life.

Our solutions include:

patient-specific solutions for joint repair, bone healing, and orthopaedic implants
bio-adhesives that could repair cartilage injuries and prevent osteoarthritis
biocompatible surfaces for cardiac assist devices to improve skin/tissue integration and reduce infection risk
a natural wound-healing solution that reduces medical waste
cell-based therapies that actively repair joint tissues damaged by osteoarthritis
AI-driven imaging solutions that predict and optimise implant performance
3D cell structures that mimic real tissue to allow drug screening and personalised cancer treatment.