University Of Melbourne Hosts Next Generation Of Biomedical Innovators And Entrepreneurs

The 2024 Biomedical Engineering Innovation, Design and Entrepreneurial Alliance Asia-Pacific (BME IDEA APAC) was hosted under the partnership between Taipei Medical University and Biodesign Australia.

Study in Australia: University of Melbourne saw the gathering of the next generation of Entrepreneurs and Biomedical Innovators for the global conference today. The idea was to explore how they can help the industry in boosting the research commercialization ecosystem.

BME IDEA APAC had the experts to develop new approaches for the biomedical innovators' next generation. They were from the seven Asia-Pacific countries.

While explaining the significance of the conference for the local entrepreneurs and researchers, the University of Melbourne’s Professor David Grayden, who is also Co-Director of Biodesign Australia said, “The unique innovation and entrepreneurial focus of the Biodesign program makes it highly effective at generating technologies that are not just fit for purpose, but market-ready."

“Biodesign involves a significant strategy development and business planning component, meaning that projects emerge from Biodesign programs with clear paths to regulatory approval and reimbursement that sets them up for transition into successful businesses," he added.

Biodesign Innovation Originated At US University

It was originated at Stanford University and now being used to train the next generation of entrepreneurs and researchers. It is being taught at institutes across the world.

Vysum founder and Biodesign Innovation alum Lorace Zhang says that this training was the reason behind the launch of her career.

"The Biodesign Innovation program was the highlight of my master’s degree, helping me gain valuable skills in needs finding, market validation, prototyping, and business planning – the fundamental principles of technology innovation. I am grateful for the path that Biodesign has opened up for me and for the support of its extended global network, helping to make my entrepreneurial journey both rewarding and fulfilling," she said.

University Of Melbourne Releases New Cookbook To Empower Australia's Home Cooks

The researchers at the university have released a new cookbook with the aim of empowering Country's home cooks by demystifying the native ingredients and incorporating Indigenous food into their everyday meals.

Associate Professor Dorin Gupta, the University of Melbourne sustainable agricultural scientist and the co-author of the Cookbook said that she hopes that the recipes will include the versatility and ease of cooking with native ingredients.

“Unfortunately, native foods are often showcased as premium ingredients in complicated dishes, often with the price tag to match. This perception needs to shift. While native ingredients might currently be considered high-end and trendy, they should be integrated into everyday meals alongside staples like strawberries, spinach, and wheat. We have an abundance of delicious and nutritious Australian native foods that can, and should, be enjoyed daily in our kitchens," Associate Professor Gupta said.

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