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Organoids: Tiny organs shaping modern medicine

AIBN researchers are using organoids to transform our approach to addressing the world’s most serious health problems.

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AIBN has a unique outward facing operating model that fosters strong industry partnerships to enable translation – watch our videos below to see the impact of our work with our industry partners.

Innovating plasma and therapies with AEGROS

Creating batteries of the future with Redflow

Regenerative wound healing and preventing scar formation with HBI

Greener, safer, longer-life alternative to lithium batteries

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AIBN's researchers are examining individual molecules, manufacturing proteins and using the study of bioinformatics to develop treatments getting them from the lab bench to the clinic more quickly than ever.

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Organoids: Tiny organs shaping modern medicine

AIBN researchers are using organoids to transform our approach to addressing the world’s most serious health problems.
The BioBandage: next generation venom gel to control bleeding

The AIBN BioBandage team are developing a hydrogel that harnesses replicated proteins from deadly snakes to stop uncontrolled bleeding from severe wounds.
Molecular sensor: Developing our patented ‘molecule chips’

The Immuno-storm chip identifies which cancer and COVID-19 patients are at risk of a potentially lethal ‘cytokine storm’.

AIBN researchers are developing specific solutions to improve existing energy generation technologies, at scale, and develop entirely new ones.
Learn more about nanoengineered materials

Chemical capture: Remediating contamination with new materials

Developing new, cost effective technologies to remediate and protect remote sites and waterways that have been contaminated ‘forever chemicals’ (PFAS).
Energy storage: Solving the clean energy puzzle

AIBN researchers have created world leading ‘quantum dot’ technology for electricity conversion to deliver significant upgrades on traditional solar cell technology.
Designed Nanomaterials: Nanostructured materials for advancing technology

AIBN researchers are working with international colleagues to advance the design and synthesis of nanomaterials.
Spin out company translating Indigenous knowledge

Spinifex from the Queensland outback has been used to develop innovative injectable medical gels to treat arthritis and osteoarthritis, help deliver drugs more efficiently to the body, and for use in cosmetic procedures.
Virus fighting surface coating on aircraft and in space

AIBN researchers, in partnership with Boeing (BR&T- Australia) have developed an antiviral surface coating to protect against COVID-19.

AIBN researchers are mapping the processes of biology at the nanoscale, in the gene, genome and protein level of organisms so we can harness cells to create and manufacture new sustainable solutions.
Learn more about advanced biomanufacturing.

ViceBio and the Rapid Response Vaccine Pipeline

The AIBN has the knowledge and infrastructure to ensure Australia can develop and deliver clinical-grade vaccines whenever, and wherever, they are needed.
BASE facility: engineering a new generation of therapies and treatments

As the biggest supplier of mRNA vaccines and therapies for research in Australia, the AIBN’s BASE facility is well-positioned to lead the world in mRNA translation for biotechnology firms.
Targeting a new generation of radiopharmaceuticals with AdvanCell

AdvanCell is an Australian-based clinical-stage radiopharmaceutical company that is developing a range of novel therapies to boost cancer survival rates and improve patients’ quality of life.
Biosustainability: Reshaping our lives

Researchers at the AIBN are using synthetic biology to help the world’s biggest industries transition to net zero in a cutting-edge, Australian-first facility called the Biosustainability Hub.
Reprogramming bacteria to ‘eat’ greenhouse gas waste

AIBN researchers are working on ways to improve the efficiency of biofuel and chemical manufacture while recycling waste carbon – by better understanding the gene function of bacteria.
Advanced aviation biofuel

A pivotal collaboration between AIBN, the Queensland Government, Boeing, GE, Mackay Sugar Ltd and IOR Energy, has seen the development of an advanced new aviation biofuel made from sugarcane.