The Bionic Ear Institute is a leader in medical bionics research, the interface between engineering and the human body.
We create innovative solutions for the health of Australians and Australian research.
Employment Opportunities in Bionic Vision Project
We are looking for 2 Electronic Engineers and one Research Assistant to join our team developing a bionic eye. [position details]
PhD Student Awarded First place in IET South Pacific Final
Kyle Slater, a PhD student at the Bionic Ear Institute, was awarded first place at the IET (Institution of Engineering & Technology) South Pacific Present Around the World competition for his final year University of Melbourne Electrical Engineering project, SoundBeam. [more]
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]
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]
Country Women’s Association of Victoria (CWA) raise $20,000 for research
Major Partner Woodards Real Estate Recognised for their Support
