Nigel Lovell

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UNSW researchers unveil prototype device that can directly 3D print living cells onto internal organs and potentially be used as an all-in-one endoscopic surgical tool.

ARC Research Hub for Connected Sensors for Health UNSW launch

The Research Hub aims to position Australia at the forefront of connected health by integrating sensor science with data analytics, regulatory approval, and manufacturing capabilities.  

A human hand half made of a futuristic-looking prosthetic

A multi-disciplinary team at UNSW has found a way to convert nerve impulses into light, opening the way for more scalable neural implants.

Soft robotics smart textile

Smart textiles utilising artificial muscle fibres have been produced by a team from UNSW Medical Robotics Lab.

Close-up of an elephant using its trunk to grip and eat food

An invention similar to an elephant’s trunk has potential benefits for many industries where handling delicate objects is essential, say the UNSW researchers who developed it.

Associate Professor Guozhen Liu

Associate Professor Guozhen Liu has been recognised for breakthroughs in individualised treatment for autoimmune diseases and cancer.

A human hand hovers over a field of wheat

UNSW engineers have invented a soft wearable device which simulates the sense of touch and has wide potential for medical, industrial and entertainment applications.

Bionic eye inside

A functioning bionic eye is a step closer to reality after the federal government awarded $42 million in funding to a consortium including leading UNSW researchers.

Bionic eye inside

A prototype bionic eye developed at UNSW could be ready for human trials by 2012 following the announcement of a national research collaboration.