The Bionic Ear Institute is a leader in medical bionics research, the interface between engineering and the human body.
We are applying our expertise in collaborative projects to create a new generation of bionic ears capable of hearing music, a bionic eye, drug delivery systems to prevent and reverse hearing loss and implantable devices to repair the spinal cord and treat epilespy
We create innovative solutions for the health of Australians and Australian research.
We are applying our expertise in collaborative projects to create a new generation of bionic ears capable of hearing music, a bionic eye, drug delivery systems to prevent and reverse hearing loss and implantable devices to repair the spinal cord and treat epilespy
We create innovative solutions for the health of Australians and Australian research.
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Cell based therapy protects auditory nerves
Recent studies at the BEI, in collaboration with Living Cell Technologies (LCT), have demonstrated a cell-based therapy can protect the auditory nerves from dying following deafness. Image courtesy of LCT. [more]
Early cochlear implantation affects the auditory cortex
Recent research at the BEI supports early cochlear implantation can improve speech development.
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