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Paratus Clinical Research Brisbane

We are conveniently located opposite Royal Brisbane Hospital and we have a close affiliation with Next Practice Medical Clinic utilising referral pathways with 9 practicing GP’s. Our clinic is located close to the centre of Brisbane with a catchment area spanning a large portion of Brisbane’s population. Paratus Clinical Research Brisbane has experience in healthy volunteer as well as chronic disease studies. Our participant database is continuously growing proving there is an un-met need for participation in clinical research within the Brisbane area.

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1/49 Butterfield Street Herston QLD 4006

1300 742 326 [email protected]

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The nearest bus stop is outside Royal Brisbane Hospital on Butterfield street. We are a short walk from the bus stop.

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CBD treatment for Pain Study

A Randomised, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel-Arm Study to Evaluate the Efficacy, Safety and Tolerability of 150 mg Sublingual Cannabidiol in Adults with Mild-to-Moderate Pain.

Depression Treatment Study

This study aims to see if experimental drug, Xanamem™ is 'is effective in treating cognitive and depressive symptoms for people that have ongoing depression with cognitive symptoms.

Our Brisbane Team

Dr. sheetal bull, dr. amith mammoottil, dr. esmond leong, dr. pi lip seet, are you interested in participating in clinical trials.

Paratus Clinical is proud to be a Society for Clinical Research Sites member. We actively participate in discussions and decisions that ultimately impact the industry at large. Being a part of the SCRS community gives us the opportunity to be heard and allows us to partake in industry training and events.

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AusTrials is a leading private clinical research organisation, with dedicated and managed research sites in Australia. We are leaders in delivering phase II-IV interventional studies, capturing real world evidence and conducting observational research in the usual clinical setting.

We work with pharmaceutical companies, contract research organisations and academic research institutes to make clinical trials available to patients. We have a track record of delivering over 160 studies since 2009.

AusTrials is dedicated to the ongoing evaluation of new medical treatments, delivering results in a highly ethical environment and one that puts the needs of the patients first.

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AusTrials has a network of specialised research centres across Australia’s Eastern seaboard. We have established the necessary infrastructure, human resources and facilities to conduct research within these centres.

The benefits of our working with our network include:

Centralised feasibility. AusTrials coordinates all aspects of study feasibility, site selection, collection of ethics and regulatory documents, SIV and investigator training across all our sites.

Ethics simplified. With many years’ experience in ethics applications for multisite applications, we manage the ethics approval process efficiently.

Quality research. We provide a coordinating Medical Director for review and oversight at all our sites.

Project management. Includes KPI driven management and coaching to deliver recruitment targets.

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Brisbane: At the convergence of technology and healthcare

Brisbane excels in biomedical research, medical device manufacturing and clinical trials on a global scale, and is home to a network of world-class translational research centres and state-of-the-art hospitals and precincts.

This has created a critical mass of knowledge generation driving growth in high-value specialisations such as bio-medicine, vaccine research and drug discovery, oncology, clinical trials, ageing and chronic conditions, neurosciences, hospital management and e-health and human bionics. Together with a well-supported startup ecosystem and strong advanced manufacturing capability, Brisbane is at the forefront of the convergence of technology and healthcare, attracting international attention and recognition.

Brisbane's competitive advantages

Brisbane also has a substantial complementary medicines manufacturing sector, with companies including Integria Healthcare, Health World Limited and Sanofi Aventis Consumer Healthcare based here.

With a burgeoning medtech and pharma capability and well-established research, business and cultural connections across the globe and throughout the Asia Pacific region, Brisbane is an ideal place to locate your medtech and pharma enterprise.

Brisbane's medtech and pharma sectors are supported by a highly educated and specialist workforce.

Brisbane's impressive state-of-the-art health and medical research facilities and hospitals attract world-class medical researchers and clinicians who engage in cutting-edge translational research.

The QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute is currently ranked seventh in the world for patent citation rate, and Brisbane's universities - the University of Queensland and Queensland University of Technology - are two of the top three Patent Cooperation Treaty filing universities in Australia.

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Brisbane's researchers are addressing many of today's health and medical challenges including the development of new therapeutic approaches to treat neurodegenerative diseases.

The city boasts a critical mass of research centres that contribute to new product development including the Queensland Brain Institute (QBI), home to more than 450 scientists working to understand the neural circuits in the brain, and how dysfunction of these circuits can lead to an array of disorders such as ageing dementia.

The Clem Jones Centre for Ageing Dementia Research at QBI is Australia's largest research centre dedicated to the prevention and treatment of dementia. Griffith University's National Centre for Neuroimmunology and Emerging Disease Research is a world-class research facility focussing on the etiology of pathomechanisms of chronic fatigue syndrome.

More than 75 core biotechnology companies and 70 biotechnology-related research organisations make up a dynamic early-stage private sector engaged in collaborative drug development, supported by experienced service providers covering all aspects of clinical trial management.

• Bridge and BridgeTech Program: a Queensland University of Technology program supported by industry to enhance the commercialisation skills and business acumen of researchers, life science and medical device entrepreneurs.
• Herston Biofabrication Institute: a project involving Queensland University of Technology, Metro North Hospital and Health Services and Hear and Say to develop 3D scanning and 3D printing techniques for children with microtia (under-developed ears).
• Early stage clinical trial manufacturing and training: a collaboration with Brisbane's Translational Research Institute and industry to establish a flexible and accessible clinical manufacturing facility to enable the translation of innovative, investigational products into clinical studies.
• A new compounds library to support drug discovery: the Hit ID Platform project, with the Cancer Therapeutics CRC, Griffith University, Compounds Australia and other industry partners, is working to create a fit-for-purpose, readily accessible drug discovery library to boost Australia's drug discovery capabilities.
• Biologics advanced manufacturing: led by the Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology and University of Queensland, this is a project to enhance industry capabilities and skills around R&D and advanced manufacturing of biologic medicines.

The Queensland Biomedical 10-Year Roadmap and Action Plan is also supporting and developing our state's growing biomedical sector. The Roadmap is part of the broader Advance Queensland initiative, with funding of $650 million for programs that drive innovation, build on our natural advantages, and help raise our profile as an investment destination.

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Stryker opens R&D Lab in Brisbane

22-sep-2022.

Stryker has opened a research and development lab in Brisbane, in partnership with Queensland University of Technology, The University of Queensland, Metro North Hospital and Health Service and Queensland Health, to advance research focused on the development of innovative medical technology products.  Stryker’s R&D Lab is based in the world-renowned Herston Health Precinct, a place where 13,000+ clinical and non-clinical staff, scientists, researchers, and students in 30+ health facilities, medical research institutes, universities, and organisations, come together to deliver excellence in health innovation, education, research, training, and clinical care. Being located within this MedTech ecosystem allows the R&D Lab’s researchers and engineers to better collaborate with clinicians and understand their current and future needs, all at the site of care. The R&D Lab builds on existing partnerships with clinicians, researchers, universities, healthcare providers and government that have already demonstrated the power of collaboration to accelerate the innovation process. Now, with an expanded focus on digital health, data science, robotics, clinical software applications, and advanced manufacturing research, the R&D Lab is poised to have a profound impact on the future of healthcare.  The Hon Yvette D’Ath MP, Queensland Minister for Health and Ambulance Services, said that having Stryker’s R&D Lab in the Herston Health Precinct is an exciting development for the State’s growing biomedical sector. “This new R&D base is testament to the world-leading scientific research talent and medical infrastructure we have available here for global and local companies. The new Stryker R&D Lab will mean that Queensland researchers and Queensland patients will have access to the latest products and technologies, thereby improving health care”. “The Queensland Government’s work to attract Stryker to set up this R&D base in Queensland is part of the Advance Queensland strategy to strengthen collaboration between business, universities, hospitals and government – with scientists, researchers and hospital clinicians all working to improve health outcomes for Queenslanders and people all over the world”. Stryker Chair and CEO Kevin Lobo travelled to Brisbane to attend the celebration and stated: “We have a strong heritage of innovation and the possibilities of what will be developed in this lab are inspiring. Stryker impacts the lives of more than 100 million patients globally each year, and the R&D Lab will propel our abilities to make an even greater impact.” “The partnership between Stryker, universities and government demonstrates our commitment to globally significant research and healthcare innovation,” explained Maurice Ben-Mayor, President of Stryker South Pacific. “With the establishment of the R&D Lab, we can meaningfully collaborate with clinicians, researchers, scientists, and institutions from across Australia, to help transfer our leading research into real-world patient outcomes.” Projects are already underway to apply artificial intelligence and machine learning to deliver insights and real-time decision support to healthcare providers, creating a data-driven approach to solving clinical problems.  

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Mater conducts clinical trials in a range of therapeutic areas including Cancer, Neurology, Medicine, Orthopaedics Surgery and Acute Care, and Mothers’ and Babies Health.  Clinical trials are an essential component of healthcare.  They provide the evidence to evaluate the safety and efficacy of new treatments and diagnostics, and provide alternative treatment options for patients with unmet needs. 

Mater currently has over 200 active clinical trials. These trials include commercial pharmaceutical and medical device studies, as well as collaborative group studies and investigator-initiated studies, led by Mater’s researchers and collaborators at The University of Queensland and other leading Australian and international medical research institutions.

Without volunteers, clinical trials are not possible. If you are interested in being involved – you may be a patient with a new diagnosis, a patient with a long term diagnosis or a healthy volunteer – view available trials below or contact the Mater Clinical Trials team.

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Our focus is to achieve excellence in health-centred research, to improve quality of life. We offer state-of-the-art facilities and bring together leading health professionals, clinicians and scientists from around the globe to facilitate innovation and knowledge translation.

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From humble beginnings in 1945, the Queensland Institute of Medical Research, now known as QIMR Berghofer, is one of Australia’s most successful medical research institutes, translating discoveries from bench to bedside for a better future of health.

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QIMR Berghofer is one of Australia’s largest and most successful medical research institutes. Our researchers are investigating the genetic and environmental causes of some of the world’s deadliest diseases as well as developing new diagnostics, better treatments and prevention strategies. The Institute’s diverse research program extends from tropical diseases to cancers to Indigenous health, mental health, and infectious diseases.

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The HMRI Research Programs facilitate collaborations between all levels of research to translate scientific advances and new health knowledge into better clinical care, products and improved health care guidelines.

Every one of our staff and 1,600 passionate researchers and support staff has a different reason for getting involved in medical research and choosing their particular area of expertise. Some were inspired by teachers or mentors. Others relish the challenge of solving a universal problem. And some have seen friends or family affected by a cruel disease.

But we all share the same purpose: To improve the health and wellbeing of our communities.  

We understand the effect of health and disease across the entire life course and the needs of our most vulnerable community members. To give our purpose clear direction, we have three research priorities.    

Priority Populations 

Research that improves the health and wellbeing of our vulnerable communities, Indigenous peoples, and regional and rural populations.  

Healthy Life Course 

Research that improves health and wellbeing across every stage of life.  

Healthy Future 

Research that responds to current and emerging challenges affecting the health and wellbeing of our communities through innovative approaches, technologies and translation.   

These priorities underpin all our research programs.

Since 1998, delivering patient-focused translational research has been our goal, which means seed funding start-up studies, supporting larger-scale research projects whilst fostering a flow of information and innovation between scientists, clinicians and public health professionals.

Attracting top health and medical specialists and collaborating with other leading institutes and industries helps fast-track new and better health solutions to address the real needs of patients at the point of care. 

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HMRI now has 19 research programs that study a wide range of health issues relevant to our communities. 

The HMRI Research Programs facilitate collaborations between all levels of research to translate scientific advances and new health knowledge into better clinical care, products and improved health care guidelines. As a result, Hunter researchers deliver health and medical research and technology closely aligned to community health needs. 

The HMRI Research Programs receive infrastructure funding from the NSW Office for Medical Research through the Medical Research Support Program, and the NSW Ministry of Health through both the NSW Population Health and Health Services Research Support (PHHSRS) Program, and the Capacity Building Infrastructure Grant Program. This funding supports essential research infrastructure including research salaries, equipment, technology and research support services. 

HMRI Research Programs also received community and corporate philanthropic funding for research projects, equipment, scholarships, fellowships and travel grants.

This support enables Hunter reseachers to continue making key discoveries and developments that improve the health of our community.

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MERF is the first facility to support the full cycle of basic biomaterial and medical device research from pre-clinical studies to training. MERF is designed to meet Australia's emerging needs in orthopaedic and artificial organ research, and provides a comprehensive suite of research and training facilities at the one location. MERF’s clients include all of the major multinational orthopaedic, surgical and medical device companies.

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Established in 1993 CMAX is one of Australia’s largest and most experienced clinical trial centres. Our expert team is committed to supporting innovative medical research in partnership with our national and international sponsors.

Centrally positioned in Adelaide, CMAX is located adjacent to The Royal Adelaide Hospital in South Australia's innovative Bio-Med City precinct.

RECENT ANNOUNCEMENTS

We are pleased to announce the launch of Fusion Clinical Research. A new business that works with Contract Research Organisations (CROs), Sponsors and a network of General Practitioners (GPs) to provide medical trials in a community setting. We invite you to visit the new Fusion Clinical Research website and to share this wonderful new initiative with your contacts.

CMAX supports the #dontwaitmate campaign by the CCC (Continuity of Care Collaboration).

We are excited to announce an increase in our bed capacity to 78 inpatient beds .

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Clinical trials undertaken at CMAX have resulted in the advancement of global medicines and technologies, from cancer treatments to early warning bio-devices and hormone replacement therapies.

For more than two decades we have delivered early-phase clinical trials in partnership with pharmaceutical, biotechnology and device companies. We deliver to an exceptional standard, meeting all of the national and international regulatory requirements.

CMAX is Australia’s longest established, independent facility for clinical trials and delivers exceptional quality.

Our new, custom-built facility opened in 2016 opposite the Royal Adelaide Hospital and adjacent to Adelaide’s Bio-Med City, one of the largest health and life sciences clusters in the southern hemisphere, providing ready access to state-of-the-art facilities and equipment and world-class medical and pharmacology specialists.

Since 1993 we have delivered more than 600 early phase clinical trials, including more than 100 first time in human studies for our national and international clients which include pharmaceutical, biotechnology and device companies.

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Study focus:, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, • duration: 2 nights + 3 visits, • gender: males and females, • age: 18 to 65 years, • bmi ≥ 18 and ≤ 35kg/m2, • study code: c04723.

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Pulmonary arterial hypertension, • 3 nights + 2 visits + 1 phone call, • bmi: ≥ 18.5 and ≤ 30.0 kg/m2, • study code: c05623.

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Schizophrenia, • duration: 20 nights + 1 visit, • bmi: ≥ 18.0 and ≤ 32.0 kg/m2, • study code: c10124 part b.

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Translational Research Institute (TRI), Brisbane, Australia

The Translational Research Institute (TRI) is a medical research facility located at the Princess Alexandra Hospital campus in Woolloongabba in Brisbane, Australia.

Woolloongabba, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

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Start of Construction

October 2010

October 2013

Estimated Investment

Wilson Architects, Donovan Hill

Contractors

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University of Queensland Diamantina Institute, Mater Medical Research Institute, Princess Alexandra Hospital Centres for Health Research, Queensland University of Technology Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation

The Translational Research Institute (TRI) is a medical research facility located at the Princess Alexandra Hospital campus in Woolloongabba in Brisbane, Australia. It was constructed as a seven-storey building for providing support for medical research, administration and teaching.

A 70,000ft² biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility was built next to the main TRI building. The new facility accommodates a mammalian biopharmaceutical production facility. It is located near the Pharmacy Australia Centre of Excellence.

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Construction began in October 2010 and the project was completed in 2012. The land for the facility was donated by the Queensland state government.

The biopharmaceutical plant was built at a cost of A$65m ($50m) and was commissioned in October 2013.

Translational Research Institute project and purpose

The TRI project is sponsored by a joint venture between the University of Queensland’s Diamantina Institute, Mater Medical Research Institute and the Princess Alexandra Hospital’s Centres for Health Research, along with the Queensland University of Technology’s Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation.

The project’s purpose is to increase investment in and commercialisation of medical breakthroughs in Australia to improve disease-specific research networks of researchers and clinicians. In addition, the aims to improve Australian health standards by introducing new medical prophylactic therapies and treatments.

TRI and biopharmaceutical facility details

The TRI facilitates the discovery, production and testing of biopharmaceuticals and treatments. The research focus is on cancer, diabetes, obesity and liver diseases, as well as on inflammatory diseases such as HIV, malaria and bone and joint diseases.

The biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility is designed to help developers of new biologic drugs to outsource their development, as well as providing technical and economical assistance. It houses a pilot plant to help bring newly discovered drugs to pilot commercialisation.

The TRI aims to ensure Australian bioresearch progresses quickly from lab work to late-stage research in a clinical setting using high-purity material.

Facilities at the Translational Research Institute building

The TRI building covers a 32,000ft² total area and has seven storeys, including four floors of laboratory research, administration and teaching facilities. It houses around 700 researchers.

It also has an animal house, a cell therapies facility, staff support spaces, a large lecture theatre and advanced education facilities.

The facility is equipped with two in-building 11kV/415V substations, a 3.2MW / 11kV standby generator, and photovoltaics and intelligent energy totalling 70kW. It also features electrical and information and communications technology (ICT) components, such as a Tier 2.5 tertiary data centre and F/UTP Category 6A structured cabling infrastructure.

Contractors involved with the TRI project in Brisbane

Watpac Construction was awarded the building construction contract for the TRI facility in May 2010. The building was designed by Wilson Architects and Donovan Hill.

Aurecon was awarded a contract to provide structural, façade, electrical, dry fire engineering and ICT services for the facility.

The mechanical services contract was awarded to MultiTech Solutions. The contractor was responsible for design, documentation and contract administration.

In May 2010, Netherlands-based medical treatment manufacturer DSM Biologics agreed to design, build and operate the biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility at the TRI.

Financing for the medical research facility project

The TRI project received $140m in funding from the Australian Government, $107m from the Queensland government and $50m from Atlantic Philanthropies. The Queensland University of Technology provided $25m and the University of Queensland contributed $10m.

The Australian federal government agreed to provide $10m for biopharmaceutical manufacturing at the facility.

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Top Medical Device Companies in Australia

With the ongoing global health threat across the globe, including the prevalent pre-existing illnesses that have been going over for decades to date, the discovery, invention, and production of medical devices are also non-stop.

As of writing, the industry is growing in number at an accelerating pace. And it looks like it’s not going to slow down or halt at any time soon from today. We have made a list of Medical Device Companies in Australia. The companies in this list have great medical device products and their products exist to help the people that require them. Medical devices should never be used to hurt others but rather to assist in saving lives.

In this article you will find the top medical device companies in Australia, who are offering the best medical device solutions for diagnostic and therapeutic areas. You can choose from the best according to your preferences and requirements

What is a Medical Device

Before going any further, some of you may still be wondering what a medical device is, and how to differentiate it from the rest.

Generally speaking, a medical device is any instrument that health practitioners used to diagnose, prevent, or treat a condition or disease without harmful adverse chemical reactions on the body. 

It can also be an over-the-counter item that you can use personally without the need for a medical prescription from the doctor.

Ø  Examples of Medical Devices

• Artificial Hips
• Blood Pressure Monitors
• Blood Glucose Meters
• Breast Implants
• Contact Lenses
• Diagnostic Ultrasound Products
• MRI Scanners
• Tongue Depressors
• X-Ray Machines

Australia’s Department of Health’s “Therapeutic Goods Administration” or TGA is responsible for the regulation of these medical devices. Accordingly, they classify each medical device according to the risk it poses to users.

Ø  5 W’s TGA’s Risk-Based Regulation Guideline Questions

• What is the degree of risk that the medical device presents to users?
• What is the medical device’s duration of use?
• What is the intended objective or purpose of the medical device?
• What is the degree of risk the medical device raises to patients or users and those in proximities?
• What is the intended application of the medical device to the patient? Is it internal or external use?

Hence, TGA has listed five (5) classifications in regulating medical devices from its lowest to highest risks.

These are the lowest risk medical devices included in the Class I list of TGA.

• Cervical Collars
• Elastic Bandages
• Non-Sterile Dressings
• Intravenous Tubing
• X-Ray Films
• Dressings for Severe Wounds
• Coronary Artery Probes
• Intrauterine Contraceptive Devices
• Medical Devices Containing Medicines, such as:
• Dressings with an Anti-Microbial Agent
• Active Implantable
• Cochlear Implants
• Pace Makers

The essential points provided above are just a few of the things that medical device companies in Australia have to observe, follow, and fulfill to pass and enable the sale, dissemination, and use of their products.

What medical device companies do and their importance.

By definition, medical devices or MedTech companies are the established organizations responsible for the creation and manufacture of these tools, machines, or instruments. That said, it is clear why they are relevant in the medical world or the healthcare industry.

It would be hard for our medical practitioners to diagnose any illnesses without these medical devices or technologies. Moreover, it would be impossible for them to prevent. Mitigate, and treat diseases if the medical device industry ceases to exist.

It’s important to know who makes the medical devices we use

Australia is a nation of people who love their health and are always looking for ways to improve it. From a young age, our parents teach us about the importance of healthy living and how to live a long and happy life. However, as we grow older, we tend to forget about our health and what we need to do in order to maintain it.

Medical devices cover a lot of different areas, but they all share one thing in common: they help people with their health issues. Some medical devices are used to treat injuries or illnesses while others are used as preventive measures against certain conditions. Regardless of their purpose, however, they all have one thing in common; they need to be manufactured by professionals who know what they are doing when it comes to creating these products.

A medical device company provides a wide range of services including product design, manufacturing, clinical trials, marketing and distribution. These companies also provide medical device repair services for equipment that has already been purchased by hospitals or consumers.

Many medical device companies have their headquarters in Europe or North America but there are also many Australian based companies that produce high quality equipment for use in Australia as well as overseas markets.

Top 5 Medical Device Companies in Australia

With that said, below is the top five (5) medical device companies in Australia as of writing. These are the leading MedTech enterprises that are soaring high in revenues and emerging trends presented by various research organizations and centers.

• Johnson & Johnson (JNJ)

Johnson & Johnson is not only a top supplier in Australia for medical devices but throughout the world.

Although the company has been in the country for eighty-nine years already, it has been producing quality consumer-packaged goods, pharmaceuticals, and medical devices across the globe for more than a century now since founded in New Jersey.

Official Website: http://www.jnj.com.au/

Number of Branches across the Globe – 260+

Number of Employees across the Globe – 132, 200

Research and Development (R&D) Spend – $15.4B AUD (11.4B USD)

Market Capitalization (Market Cap) – $498.44B AUD ($368.91B USD)

Total Revenue – $110.87B AUD ($82.06B USD)

• Novartis AG (NVS)

Based in Switzerland, this pharmaceutical company is also among the top medical companies in Australia.

Though it has been in the medical industry for just over two decades, it’s on the second spot with the highest revenue in the global market. This Swiss multinational enterprise is popular for its Alcon vision products, such as those for glaucoma, refractive surgery, and cataracts.

Official Website: https://www.novartis.com.au/

Number of Branches across the Globe – 155

Number of Employees across the Globe – 103, 941

Research and Development (R&D) Spend – $10.95B AUD (8.1B USD)

Market Capitalization (Market Cap) – $269.04B AUD ($199.09B USD)

Total Revenue – $66.86B AUD ($49.49B USD)

• Abbott Laboratories (ABT)

Founded and headquartered in Abbott Park in Illinois, the company is another well-known name in the global healthcare industry. It came to Australia in 1935. However, it has been providing top-class medical devices in the world market for over a century already.

Official Website: https://www.aus.abbott/

Number of Branches across the Globe – 147

Number of Employees across the Globe – 103, 000

Research and Development (R&D) Spend – $3.11B AUD (2.3B USD)

Market Capitalization (Market Cap) – $194.37B AUD ($143.91B USD)

Total Revenue – $41.33B AUD ($30.6B USD)

• Medtronic PLC (MDT)

Another key player in supplying top medical devices throughout the world is the Medtronic. Headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, but has been in Australia since 1973.

Among the wide-ranging products it manufactures are the following listed below.

• All kinds of patient care and monitoring accessories
• General surgical equipment
• Cardiovascular
• Neurological Applications
• Cochlear Limited (COH)

Established in 1981 and based in Sydney, Cochlear Limited is among the top medical device companies in Australia. The company holds more than two-thirds of hearing implants in the market worldwide.

Official Website: https://www.cochlear.com/au/en/home

Number of Branches across the Globe – 21

Number of Employees across the Globe – 4,000

Research and Development (R&D) Spend – $184.4M AUD

Market Capitalization (Market Cap) – $12B AUD

Total Revenue – $1.24B AUD

Although Cochlear may not be the top five overall in some research centers, it surely is creating a name and reputation of its own and is the only Australian-based company that is performing well and notable for its hearing implants in the global market.

The market is growing and diversifying, which is good news for Australian health-tech businesses. The future looks positive too – the devices that are advancing medicine to this point are only starting to become commercialised, giving small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) the opportunity to create a lasting legacy as a medical device innovator in Australia.

If you’re looking to get into medical device sales, it is vital that you know exactly where you can sell your products. Australia has large and growing markets and is a good place to start. Here we feature five top Australian companies as well at some of the work they are doing in their respective fields.

• What are the top medical device companies in Australia?

These companies produce a range of medical devices, including hearing aids, sleep apnoea devices, and x-ray machines.

• What medical devices do these companies produce?

Medical device companies in Australia are generally smaller than their counterparts in other countries. However, they are typically well-funded and have access to the latest technology.

• How do these companies compare to medical device companies in other countries?

The main challenge faced by medical device companies in Australia is the high cost of doing business. This is due to the small size of the market and the relative isolation of the country.

• What are the challenges faced by medical device companies in Australia?

There are a number of opportunities available for medical device companies in Australia, including the export of products to other countries.

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A unique method of monitoring river health has uncovered an army of tiny organisms fighting to protect the Brisbane River.

University of Queensland Ph.D. candidate Apoorva Prabhu and Honorary Associate Professor Chris Rinke led a team that sampled, sequenced and evaluated the DNA of thousands of microorganisms in 3 parts of the Brisbane River over a 12-month period.

The team's research is published in the journal ISME Communications .

Almost 2,500 different types of microbial genomes were sampled and identified—many belonging to previously unexplored species—forming the largest ever microbial genome database for a subtropical estuary.

"The full extent of microbial diversity in the Brisbane River had been unknown, until now," Mrs. Prabhu said. "Microbes are a handy indicator of the health of our waterways. They're efficient nutrient recyclers, processing carbon, nitrogen, phosphorous and sulfur.

"Unfortunately, at our Brisbane River collection sites at Indooroopilly, Eagle Farm and Shorncliffe in Moreton Bay we found a high number of microbes which feed on nutrients like nitrates or phosphorous, indicating significant pollution from human activity such as agricultural runoff.

"Specifically, a novel bacterium which we named Hypereutrophica brisbanensis proved to be an important indicator for elevated levels of nitrates and phosphorous. Whenever we encountered this bacterium, nutrient levels in the river were through the roof, and sadly the reality is while these microbes remain well-fed, the river is suffering."

The team used advanced metagenomics—a method designed to study entire communities of microorganisms—alongside machine learning techniques to identify a substantial number of new microbes.

"Remarkably, more than 80 percent of the microorganisms we found were entirely new to science, highlighting a vast and previously unexplored diversity within the lower Brisbane River," Mrs. Prabhu said. "This knowledge is vital for developing effective environmental monitoring and management strategies, as it specifically tells us what the most pressing issues are, pollution-wise, facing our waterways."

Dr. Rinke said the study sets a benchmark for microbial ecology research in estuarine environments, particularly in subtropical and tropical regions such as Brisbane.

"The integration of metagenomics and machine learning presents a robust framework for exploring microbial communities and their ecological functions," Dr. Rinke said.

"Future research can build on these findings to further explain the complex interactions within microbial ecosystems and their responses to environmental changes. Our next aim is to focus on the impact of floods on microbial communities. I am sure the Brisbane River has many more secrets lurking in its muddy waters."

The team would like to acknowledge the contribution of researchers from UQ's School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences and QUT's Centre for Microbiome Research.

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