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

Organisation type

• University research centre

Number of research staff

Up to 20 research staff

Address

Staib Rd, Chermside, Brisbane QLD 4032

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

Key science sectors

More information about the sectors this centre is involved in:

• Advanced manufacturing
• Engineering
• Health and medical