Vision

Our vision and mission

To shape the future of healthcare with medical technology solutions that deliver health, societal and economic benefits to Australia and the world.

We will:

  • Build medical technology excellence through strategic alliances and partnerships in research, education and innovation that addresses clinical unmet needs.
  • Build a sustainable culture of inter-disciplinary collaboration, leadership, innovation and excellence in research and education for the University of Melbourne and cement the University’s reputation as a global leader in medical technology design and implementation.
  • Accelerate science from benchtop to practice by harnessing, research, simulation, AI, and co-design approaches to implementation of medical technology.

Our aims

We bring together expertise and capabilities from medicine, engineering and science, including the life sciences, computer sciences and mathematics. Our focus are:

  1. Biomechanics and medical implants,
    • 3D printed replacement joints and bones designed and built specifically for patients.
  2. Electroceuticals and bionics,
    • Implantable devices that integrate with the patient’s nervous system.
  3. Imaging,
    • The application of AI, computational models and simulation.
  4. Biomaterials and regenerative medicine,
    • Treating injuries and diseases by harnessing the body’s own healing capabilities.
  5. Digital health technologies and simulation,
    • Application of AI and simulation from benchtop to clinical practice.

We aim to:

  • Partner with healthcare providers and consumers to understand opportunities for medical technology requirements.
  • Enhance research–industry engagement that will accelerate translation of research into the clinic and the community.
  • Build leadership with the experience and capabilities to foster the next generation of medical technology innovators.
  • Establish an innovation model that builds partnerships with hospitals, medical research institutes, industry and venture capital markets for medical technology development and commercialisation
  • Establish technology-driven education and training opportunities for healthcare professionals

Our structure

Graeme Clark Institute is a virtual institute led by the Institute Director, who reports to the Custodial Dean, the Dean of the University of Melbourne’s Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology.

Advisory Board

The Director is overseen by the Advisory Board. It comprises:

  • Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research)
  • Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research Partnership and Infrastructure) - Chair
  • Dean of Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology
  • Dean of Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry, and Health Sciences
  • Dean of Faculty of Science
  • Executive Director of Research, Innovation and Commercialization
  • Head of Department, Biomedical Engineering
Steering committee

Our Steering Committee leads the direction of the institute and its programs. The Steering Committee acts independently. It comprises:

  • Representatives of Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology
  • Representatives of Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry, and Health Sciences
  • Representatives of Faculty of Science
  • Representatives from the clinical and medical research communities
  • Representatives from the medtech or pharmaceutical industry

Our Institute's Core Values

GCI Core Values