Explore how interdisciplinary collaboration is transforming the future of healthcare at this exclusive UQ Research and Innovation Week event.

Hosted at the Herston Biofabrication Institute (HBI) – Australia’s first hospital-integrated biofabrication facility – this guided tour will showcase how clinicians, engineers, designers, and scientists are working together to improve patient outcomes through advanced technologies like 3D printing and virtual surgical planning.

Learn how 3D printed models are used to support complex surgeries, including innovations like the one featured in ABC News: How a 3D printed aorta helped surgeons replace a 'ticking time bomb'.

Spaces are limited – register now to be part of this collaborative experience!

Who should attend

Industry or government partners, UQ students (including HDRs), UQ staff or researchers, Staff or researchers at another university, Alumni, Prospective students.

Location

Herston Biofabrication Institute, Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, Block 7, Level 12, Herston QLD 4029 Australia.

About Research and Innovation Week 2025

View the Research and Innovation Week event program.