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About the Centre
Bioengineering involves the application of physical, mathematical and engineering sciences to address problems in biology and medicine. At Otago Bioengineering builds on the University's strengths in biomedical research.
The University of Otago’s Centre for Bioengineering & Nanomedicine was formed in late 2009 and spans both the Dunedin and Christchurch campuses. The Dunedin hub of the Centre for Bioengineering and Nanomedicine (Centre) is based in the University’s Centre for Innovation.
The Centre has a strong academic underpinning and an ethos of applied science and, as bioengineering is inherently interdisciplinary, involves researchers from a variety of Departments across the Divisions of Health Sciences and Sciences.
Through multifaceted research environments and commercial sector partnerships we aim to facilitate the commercial delivery of biomedical and scientific innovations for the benefit of New Zealand and the international community. The Centre provides diverse opportunities for commercial and industry sectors to collaborate wi th world class, cutting edge researchers at the University of Otago in Dunedin.
Due to the interdisciplinary nature of bioengineering the Centre incorporates a number of collaborative research initiatives. Research within the Centre is currently focussed on:
- pharmaceutical engineering;
- biomedical devices; and
- biomaterials.
Our research themes are constantly expanding please contact us for information about developing themes.
Information about activities at the Christchurch hub is available here.
NewsBioengineering: New major in the Master of Applied ScienceThe inclusion of Bioengineering as a major in the Master of Applied Science was approved in 2011. Students will be able to enrol in this programme from 2012. 2011 Biomechanics ConferenceDr Peter Davidson was invited to speak at the 2011 conference of the International Society of Biomechanics. He presented his work on Tissue Bubble Momentum as a potential forensic parameter of gunshot backsplatter. Bioengineering SeminarDr Azam Ali from AgResearch spoke about his research into Biomaterials on the 27th of May at 4 pm. For more information please visit News & Events. ASBTE ConferenceThe Australasian Society for Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering 2011 conference was held in Queenstown from the 27th to the 29th of April. Official LaunchThe Centre for Bioengineering and Nanomedicine was Officially launched in October 2010 at a function in Dunedin hosted by the Pro-Vice-Chancellors of Health Sciences and Sciences.
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