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 epilepsy
We create innovative solutions for the health of Australians and Australian research.
Prof Hugh McDermott appointed Deputy Director
In February Professor Hugh McDermott was appointed Deputy Director of The Bionic Ear Institute. Professor McDermott has had a very distinctive and successful career with the Department Otolaryngology, University of Melbourne, working in the fields of Cochlear Implants and Hearing Aid development . [more]
Special edition of The Journal of Neural Engineering now available
The current edition of The Journal of Neural Engineering features papers presented at the BEI's inaugural conference on Medical Bionics held in Lorne, 2008. [more]
Professor Peter Seligman awarded an Honorary Doctorate
Professor Peter Seligman was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Engineering from the University of Melbourne in December- one of only 22 D. Eng (Hon) ever awarded from the University. [more]
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]
