New treatment for a common wrist injury
Features
Groundbreaking bioengineering and 3D printing technology at Griffith is creating hope for sufferers of Scapholunate Interosseous Ligament (SLIL) injury, the most common of wrist ligament injuries.
‘Thought control’ approach to spinal injury rehab raises new hope
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Griffith medical graduate and Gold Coast University Hospital junior doctor Dinesh Palipana thinks about walking a lot, since a car accident left him a quadriplegic part-way through his medicine degree.
Arts Education Law
New long-term research program to reimagine disability
Griffith University is reimagining an inclusive future for people with disabilities, launching a major new long-term research initiative.
ADaPT
Digital Athlete shaping up as future of sports technology
Griffith University biomechanical researchers have produced what could be the ultimate coaching tool for elite sport - a next-generation ‘Digital Athlete’ that replicates an individual’s anatomy, both inside and out.
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Griffith bioengineer named QLD Fresh Scientist 2021
A 60-second pitch on research that aims to take the guesswork out of paediatric hip surgery saw Griffith University’s Dr Martina Barzan win the Fresh Science Queensland 2021 competition last night.
Alumni
Our alumni advocating for those living with disability
Two Griffith alumni are helping to shape the future of disability policy and services with important advocacy roles at the Disability Royal Commission.
Alumni
Our Outstanding Alumni recognised at 2021 Awards
The winners of this year’s Outstanding Alumni Awards include Queensland’s first Chief Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Officer and the creator of hit TV series Bluey.
Disability
Griffith research a step into the future with award-winning bionic limb design
Griffith University researchers are redefining the future of limb loss rehabilitation.
ADaPT
Griffith welcomes global tech companies into GCHKP
Griffith University Vice-Chancellor Professor Carolyn Evans has welcomed news three leading tech companies have based themselves in the growing Gold Coast Health and Knowledge Precinct.
Alumni
Three Griffith scientists honoured as Young Tall Poppies
A trio of emerging Griffith University health scientists have been named as Queensland Young Tall Poppies for 2021.
Alumni
Dr Palipana cements strong links to Griffith in new role
Griffith medicine graduate and Biospine Project co-lead Dr Dinesh Palipana OAM has added Senior Lecturer in the School of Medicine to his growing list of Griffith affiliations.
ADaPT
Griffith researcher and alumnus named 2021 Queensland Australian of the Year
A Griffith Health trained Emergency doctor who is also the Project Co-lead on the University’s innovative Biospine project has been awarded 2021 Queensland Australian of the Year.
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Research excellence recognised at Vice Chancellor’s Awards
Griffith University’s leading researchers have been recognised at the 2020 Vice Chancellor’s Research Excellence Awards.
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Dr Palipana recognised for his passionate advocacy
Dr Dinesh Palipana has been recognised with a global award for his work in advocating for people with disabilities.
Alumni
Griffith researcher wins 2019 Fresh Science award for best presentation
A Griffith researcher investigating how life support machines can cause life-threatening complications has won the Judge’s Award in the 2019 Fresh Science Competition.
Gold Coast Orthopaedic Research
Griffith researchers at the forefront of developing personalised medical implants
As one of four research partners in ARC CMIT, Griffith University is leading two key projects with the potential to deliver significantly better clinical outcomes for orthopaedic deformities, injuries and disabilities.
Alumni
Awards showcase outstanding Health alumni
From paediatric palliative care and humanitarian dental work to a passion for astrophysics and groundbreaking scientific research into Malaria, the 2018 Alumni Awards showcase the rich diversity of Griffith’s Health and Science alumni.