MBSI - Melbourne BioInnovation Student Initiative

22/09/2026

We’re excited to introduce the co-sponsors of the 2026 MBSI Symposium: CODE BLUE — Promise and Peril in Medicine’s AI Future 💻🩺

This symposium is about more than hearing where AI in medicine is headed — it’s an opportunity to learn from experts working at the intersection of healthcare, technology and innovation, explore both the possibilities and challenges of AI, and connect with students, researchers and professionals shaping the future of digital health.

A huge thank you to the Centre for Digital Transformation of Health and the University of Melbourne School of Computing and Information Systems for supporting this year’s symposium and helping make these conversations possible.

Whether you’re interested in medicine, AI, research, entrepreneurship or digital health, come ready to ask questions, meet like-minded people and leave with a better understanding of how AI may shape the future of healthcare.

We can’t wait to see you at CODE BLUE 2026! 🩺💻

Secure your via the link in our bio or QR code!
https://lnkd.in/g7xF6EPi

14/09/2026

🚨 THE GENERAL ROUND IS HERE! 🚨

Missed the early bird? No worries. Your ticket to MBSI SYMPOSIUM 2026: CODE BLUES: Promise and Peril in Medicine’s AI Future is still waiting. 🤖

🥊 Live clinician vs technologist debate
🚀 MedTech startup challenge
💡 Biomedical innovation pitches
🤝 Networking with clinicians, researchers, founders & industry

📅 8 October | 6–10 PM
📍 Sheraton Melbourne Hotel
🎟️ General: $30 | MBSI Member/Subscriber: $20
🍕 Free drinks & canapés

🎟️ General tickets are LIVE

secure yours via the link in our bio or QR code!

Come argue. Come listen. Come change your mind.

07/09/2026

🚨 EARLY BIRD TICKETS ARE NOW LIVE! 🚨
🤖 CODE BLUES: Promise and Peril in Medicine’s AI Future
The MBSI 2026 Symposium brings together professionals from medicine, technology, engineering and innovation to explore the future of AI in healthcare. Presented in partnership with the School of Computing and Information Systems and the Centre for Digital Transformation of Health.

🥊 A live debate between clinicians and technologists on where AI is taking medicine.

🚀 Live decision-making as four experts tackle a MedTech startup’s critical crossroads - each with a different path forward.

💡 MBSI Project Pitches showcasing the biomedical innovations our student teams have built throughout the year.

🤝 Plus networking with students, clinicians, researchers, founders and industry professionals.

📅 8 October | 6–10 PM
📍 Sheraton Melbourne Hotel

Early bird tickets available until 14 September before General Admission pricing applies.

🎟️ EARLY BIRD
General: $25 | MBSI Member/Subscriber: $15

⏰ General Admission
General: $30 | MBSI Member/Subscriber: $20

🍕 Free drinks & canapés

Spots are limited - secure yours via the link in our Linktree bio or the QR code!

Come argue. Come listen. Come change your mind.

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01/09/2026

AI is reshaping healthcare - and we’re inviting you to the conversation.
Join us for a night of discussion on whether clinicians or engineers would lead the AI future of healthcare.
Save the date!
Tickets and more details coming soon.

26/08/2026

Ready to step out of the lecture and build something that changes lives?
The MBSI Project Internships 2026 are officially gearing up! If you’ve ever wanted to tackle real-world clinical, scientific, or tech challenges, this is your chance. You’ll collaborate in multidisciplinary teams, connect with industry mentors, and learn the Biodesign Innovation process hands-on.

Curious about what you could be working on? Here’s a peek at our current projects:
🧠 Project CereCe: Building mind-controlled, gaze-tracking wheelchairs for tetraplegic individuals using BCI technology.
🏃‍♂️ Melbourne Bionics: Developing smart wearables that capture elite athletes' motion data to prevent injuries before they happen.
💉 Project Sensure: Co-creating next-gen MedTech devices that provide real-time sensory feedback for lumbar puncture training.
No matter your background, whether it’s science, engineering, commerce, arts, or law, there’s a place for your unique skills to make an impact.

⚠️ Please note: This is an Expression of Interest (EOI), not the final application! Fill it out now, and we’ll email you the moment applications officially open.
👉 Link in bio to register your interest! Let’s build the future of healthcare together.

24/08/2026

🚀 MBSI EXECUTIVE APPLICATIONS FOR 2027 ARE NOW OPEN!

Ready to take your involvement in MedTech and bioinnovation to the next level?

The Melbourne Bioinnovation Student Initiative (MBSI) is recruiting our 2027 Executive Team. This is your opportunity to take on a leadership role in a student-led MedTech organisation, work alongside an ambitious multidisciplinary team, and help shape MBSI’s direction for the year ahead.

Positions available:
⚡ Chief Executive Officer
⚡ Chief Operations Officer
⚡ Chief Projects Officer
⚡ Chief Research Officer
⚡ Chief Biodesign Officer
⚡ Chief Financial Officer
⚡ Secretary

Whether you're passionate about MedTech, research, innovation, leadership, operations or entrepreneurship, there’s a place to make your mark.

👉 Swipe to learn more about each role and apply! Position descriptions can be found in the form. https://forms.gle/m8ZzLud7sUuhqKx7A

Know someone who’d be a great fit? Tag them below or send this post their way.

17/08/2026

Prototype to Patent: MBSI MedTech Grand Round x Workshop

Got an idea worth protecting? Join us for Prototype to Patent, a MedTech Grand Round x Workshop hosted by MBSI. We're thrilled to welcome guest speaker Dr. Chris Vindurampulle, a registered Australian and New Zealand Patent and Trade Marks Attorney based in Melbourne, who'll walk us through what it actually takes to move an idea from prototype to protected IP.

Whether you’re building your first device, interested in the AI or biomedical space, or just curious about the patent process, this is a must-attend for anyone in the MedTech and biodesign space.

27th August, 6:00–8:30 PM
Old Arts, Level 2, Room 204
Open to MBSI members and subscribers only — scan the QR code or check the link in our bio to register or purchase a subscribership.

31/07/2026

MBSI Subcommittee Applications are now OPEN! 🌟
Looking to kickstart your journey in MedTech, leadership, and innovation? Here’s your chance to be part of one of Australia’s leading student-run organisations — the Melbourne Bioinnovation Student Initiative (MBSI)!
💼 Available Roles:
• Events Officer
• People & Culture Officer
• Outreach Officer
• Legal & Compliance Officer
• Sponsorship Officer
• Biodesign Officer
✨ Collaborate with passionate students, develop your skills, and make a real impact in the MedTech community.

📲 Scan the QR code to apply now!
Applications still open — don’t miss out!

29/07/2026

21/07/2026

Up to $2000 cash prize up for grabs. Applications for the 2026 Vinuri De Silva Biodesign Competition are still open! Please click the link in bio.