Innovation Campus

INSPIRATION TO REALISATION

For pharmaceuticals and medical devices, the journey from inspiration to realisation is a long one.

We’ve all seen the news reports that claim researchers may have found a miraculous cure for a disease or invented a medical device that will help millions, only to be told at the end of the report that the product is still many years from being a commercial reality. But why, when there are so many people suffering, does it take so long? What goes on behind the scenes?

We talk to biomedical engineer Associate Professor Robert Gorkin from the Australian Institute for Innovative Materials about the challenges of getting their hydrogel condom – which is about to start preliminary trials – to market.

Dr Robert Gorkin

Dr Robert Gorkin. Photo by Paul Jones

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Green light for UOW Innovation Campus Health & Wellbeing Precinct master plan

The University of Wollongong and Keyton’s Master Plan for a Health & Wellbeing Precinct on UOW’s Innovation Campus has been unanimously approved by the Southern Regional Planning Panel following a recommendation for approval by Wollongong City Council.

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Health and Wellbeing Precinct Development Application update

The University of Wollongong has lodged a revised Development Application (DA) to Wollongong City Council for a masterplan concept for Phase 1 of the proposed world-class Health and Wellbeing Precinct.

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Community

UOW COVID-19 response update

UOW assists student to access medical testing services The University of Wollongong has today (Wednesday 4 March) assisted a student to access health services for the purpose of being tested for coronavirus COVID-19 after she presented to the campus medical clinic with flu-like symptoms.

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Community

Coronavirus update

Protecting student, staff and community safety.

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Health & Wellbeing

Christmas fitness tips

Timely tips from UniActive fitness instructor Lachlan Paix Eat, drink, and be merry!

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Health & Wellbeing

CHERRY WORKOUT RECOVERY SMOOTHIE

Cherry juice has been shown to relieve post-exercise pain in athletes, while pomegranate juice can help accelerate muscle recovery!

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Health & Wellbeing

HEALTHY EATING FOR HEALTHY WEIGHT

By Dietitians Association of Australia Successful weight management means a long-term commitment to a healthy lifestyle focused on eating healthy foods and keeping physically active in a way that is suitable and enjoyable.