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The Bionics Institute is an independent, not-for-profit research organisation working in the field of medical bionics.

Built on years of research and technological expertise, we will deliver new solutions to major health problems. From the cochlear to implantable medical devices, the Bionics Institute leads the way in delivering health solutions for hard to treat conditions, including:

- Epilepsy
- Parkinson's disease
- Crohn’s disease
- Stroke
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Diabetes

30/09/2026

What if some of the most important experts in medical research are the people living with the conditions researchers are working to treat?

Through the Bionics Institute’s Consumer & Community Involvement (CCI) Program, people living with dementia, Crohn’s disease, arthritis, epilepsy, chronic pain and other conditions are helping shape the future of medical research.

Facilitated by Dr Sally Herring, the program brings researchers together with people who have firsthand experience of living with challenging medical conditions. Their insights are helping researchers ask better questions, identify unmet needs and design research that is more relevant to the people it is ultimately intended to help.

Already, consumer insights have influenced the design of potential future clinical trials, sparked new ideas for medical device development and highlighted priorities researchers may otherwise have overlooked.

“By embedding lived experience into the research process, the Bionics Institute is helping create better science and better outcomes for the community.”
Dr Sally Herring

The CCI Program is still in its early stages, but the foundations are being built for a more collaborative approach to research, where scientific expertise and lived experience work together from early ideas through to clinical translation.

Read the full article to learn how consumers and researchers are working together to shape the future of medical research: https://www.bionicsinstitute.org/latest-news-newsletter/better-research-starts-with-listening/

22/09/2026

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09/09/2026

The wait is over—Australia's first-ever Medical Research Giving Day is officially LIVE!

🚨 Right now, over 30 medical research institutes across the country are standing together to raise $500,000. Every dollar you give will help fast-track life-saving treatments, better diagnostics, and vital health outcomes.

Donate now: https://www.medicalresearchday.org.au/event/bionics-institute/home

04/09/2026

Save the date: September 9 is Australia’s first-ever National Medical Research Giving Day.

More than 30 institutes are coming together with one shared goal: to fund the breakthroughs that protect our families, our communities, and our future.

To donate and find out more: https://www.medicalresearchday.org.au/event/bionics-institute/home

24/08/2026

Medical breakthroughs aren't just driven by researchers.

They happen because of everyday people who choose to stand behind the science.

On September 9, the Bionics Institute is uniting with 30 medical research institutes to support life-saving discoveries through a joint Giving Day.

You don't need a lab coat to save lives; every donation helps our researchers.

👉 Find out more: https://www.medicalresearchday.org.au/eoi

13/08/2026

What a fantastic evening at our annual Bionics Institute Celebration Event!

We are incredibly grateful to everyone who joined us to celebrate an amazing year of achievement, growth and progress at the Bionics Institute.

“As I reflect on the past year at the Bionics Institute, I feel such an overwhelming sense of pride and achievement. It has been a year of growth, new partnerships, new facilities and commercialisation milestones.” — Robert Klupacs, CEO

A highlight of the evening was recognising two outstanding individuals with our Bionics Institute Awards:

🏆 Bionics Institute Visionary Award — Professor Mark Cook AM
Recognising his remarkable scientific achievements in bionic and translational research, and his longstanding partnership with the Bionics Institute.

🏆 Bionics Institute Catalyst Award — Roger Gillespie OAM
Recognising his continued commitment to supporting the advancement of medical research, his significant partnership with the Bionics Institute, and his role as a catalyst for accelerating and advancing our research.

A special thank you to our Chair of the Board, Phil Binns, for conducting the evening with memorable anecdotes and plenty of humour.

And, of course, thank you to everyone who attended, supported us and continues to be part of the Bionics Institute journey. We’re incredibly grateful to have you with us as we work towards transforming lives through bionics research.

Here’s to another year of discovery, collaboration and impact!

04/08/2026

Do you or someone you know experience tinnitus all the time?

The Bionics Institute is seeking people aged 18 and over to take part in a research study to develop objective measures of tinnitus.

You may be eligible if you experience tinnitus all the time and are not currently undergoing tinnitus treatment.

Express your interest: redcap.link/BI_NIRVANA_Study2026

28/07/2026

Kunal was born deaf and identified as hard of hearing at around two-and-a-half years old. Growing up in Sri Lanka, they faced challenges with awareness, access and support for hearing loss, but they were determined to find a solution.

Their search led them to cochlear implant technology, and at age 10, Kunal received his first cochlear implant in Sydney. With the support of his family, months of rehabilitation, speech therapy followed.

Years later, Kunal received a second cochlear implant, describing the impact as “a game changer”.

Today, he shares his experience to support others, particularly children and families in communities where awareness and access to hearing care remain limited.

“I just wanted to share my knowledge, my experience, just part of giving it back.”

By contributing his lived experience, Kunal is helping researchers and innovators better understand the real-world impact of hearing loss and the importance of early support.

Read Kunal’s full story:
https://www.bionicsinstitute.org/case-study/hearing-beyond-barriers-kunals-story/

23/07/2026

Meet Dr Hamish MacDougall, a researcher whose work sits at the intersection of neuroscience, technology, and space science.

With over 20 years of experience, Dr MacDougall has helped pioneer tools that measure and understand balance and eye movement, including the widely used video Head Impulse Test (vHIT), now a key clinical tool for assessing inner ear function.

His work doesn’t stop at the clinic. From developing 3D eye-tracking systems to collaborating with NASA on spaceflight research, Dr MacDougall’s career has been driven by a fascination with how the human brain and body adapt in complex environments.

At the Bionics Institute, his research continues to explore how emerging technologies like virtual reality can improve neurological assessment and ultimately support better diagnosis and treatment for people with balance and neurological conditions.

Read the full interview with Hamish: https://www.bionicsinstitute.org/latest-news-newsletter/meet-dr-hamish-macdougall/

18/06/2026

Thank you to everyone who has supported our Parkinson's appeal so far. 💙

Your support enables our researchers to turn promising ideas into life-changing devices and treatments.

Your kindness drives progress in the development of wearable technologies with the potential to improve lives.

Your generosity powers breakthroughs that could improve the quality of life for millions of people worldwide.

There's still time to make a difference. Every donation helps bring hope to people and families affected by conditions like Parkinson's disease

Donate today to make your difference: https://www.bionicsinstitute.org/latest-news-newsletter/parkinsons-disease-research-appeal/

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St Vincent’s Hospital, 41 Victoria Parade
Melbourne, VIC
3065

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Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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http://www.bionicsinstitute.org/

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