Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research Senator Kim Carr has announced that the inaugural Medical Bionics Conference will be held in Australia later this year.

The Medical Bionics, a new paradigm for human health conference, will bring together medical technology researchers from across the world.

Medical bionics is a new and innovative industry which draws upon the biotechnology, engineering, ICT, medicine and nanotechnology fields.

“Australia's track record in medical bionics is internationally recognised,” Carr said. “Part of this reputation has been earned as a result of the development of the world’s first multi-channel bionic ear. This Australian innovation had already improved the hearing of over 100,000 people globally.

“The technology developed through medical bionics helps to create electrical or mechanical devices used to diagnose, prevent or treat diseases or physical conditions.

Carr congratulated the Bionic Ear Institute for bringing the inaugural Medical Bionics Conference to Australia.

“As well as fostering innovation and collaboration, international conferences allow Australians to showcase their research and skills to industry and to the global marketplace,” Carr said.

The conference will be held in Lorne, Victoria, from 16 – 19 November 2008

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