29 Oct 2024
Globally impactful innovation from our island state is thriving, and our University of Tasmania researchers are at the cutting-edge forefront.
The University of Tasmania's research commercialisation arm, InVent (Innovation Ventures), recently hosted its third Annual Research Impact Showcase, spotlighting the groundbreaking work of our Tasmanian researchers. On the Inveresk campus in Launceston, presentations were made by ten visionaries, all of whom have worked closely with InVent through research impact programs and commercialisation coaching.
Dr Brianna Atto from the School of Health Sciences presented her novel treatment for children’s middle ear infections which can lead to delayed cognitive and psychsocial development, and in some cases, permanent hearing loss.
Dr Dariush Zare from the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture is working on a breakthrough in the field of microwave assisted thermal sterilisation, creating sustainable technology for feeding future generations.
Dr Jamie Chapman from the School of Medicine has developed an online platform for students to develop interest, skills and expertise in histology with a high resolution, customisable, digital microscopy collection called ‘Cellfies’, avoiding the need for costly labs and microscopes.
Professor Kristy de Salas from the School of ICT showcased her first-of-its-kind online games research platform, PlayUR ('Player User Research', pronounced ‘player’).
Muthoni Gichu, a PhD candidate from the Wicking Dementia Centre, made a passionate and compelling case for the need for brain health services to assist in dementia prevention.
Dr Guifre Molera Calves from the School of Natural Sciences presented his groundbreaking work leveraging UTAS's world-class, Australia-wide network of radio telescopes.
Dr Ivan Bindoff from the School of Pharmacy & Pharmacology is the founder of Imitated Environments Pty Ltd and its leading product, Pharmacy Simulator, an online communication skills learning platform for health students, already in use in over 30 countries.
Associate Professor Thomas Rodemann from the Central Science Laboratory, together with Dr Lejun Zhang from the Centre for Ore Deposit & Earth Sciences are revolutionising real-time, portable minerology and geochemical identification for the mineral exploration industry.
Dr Tim Gale from the School of Engineering presented on his co-invention, Oxygenie, patented and licensed neonatal incubator oxygen flow technology, saving the lives of pre-term infants in over 40 countries.
Those interested in attending the 2025 Annual Research Impact Showcase in Hobart in October are invited to get in touch with InVent.