Training Centre for Joint Biomechanics (ARC ITTC-JB)

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The ARC Training Centre for Joint Biomechanics advances fundamental biomechanics knowledge and orthopaedic research through collaborative efforts between academia, industry, and clinical partners.

The centre aims to address clinical challenges in joint biomechanics by developing and implementing cutting-edge biomechanical technologies with clinical end-users. It fosters a multidisciplinary approach, bringing together engineers, scientists, and clinicians to create personalised patient care solutions.

Key areas of research include human shoulder mechanobiology, computational modelling, and rehabilitation technologies. The centre also emphasises training the next generation of leaders in the field, ensuring the translation of scientific advancements into real-world leaders to grow Australia’s medical technology sector.

Website
https://jointbiomechanics.org/
Organisation type

Australian Research Council Industrial Transformation Training Centre - Headquarters

Number of research staff
20-100 research staff
Address
P Block, QUT Garden’s Point Campus Queensland University of Technology 2 George St, Brisbane 4000

Strengths and capabilities

  • Computational Modelling
  • Biomechanical Testing
  • Artificial Intelligence for Medical Applications
  • Biomaterials
  • Tissue Engineering
  • Medical Device Assessment
  • Clinical Validation
  • Interdisciplinary Training
  • Wearable Technologies (Range of Motion)

Facilities and major equipment

  • MechanoCulture FX device from Cell-Scale
  • Vicon 3D motion capture
  • Markerless 3D motion capture
  • Cometa Wireless EMG – surface + intramuscular – 16 channels
  • Vicon Blue Trident inertial measurement systems
  • AMTI force plates
  • CED  Power 1401 high speed data capture
  • Liveamp 64 channel wireless EEG
  • High density EMG – 64 channel
  • Brainsight TMS Neuronavigation System

Lead researchers

  • Prof Peter Pivonka: Renowned for multiscale modelling and mechanobiology in musculoskeletal diseases, with 1 book, 3 chapters, and 25+ conference papers since 2019.
  • Prof Graham Kerr: Researcher in proprioceptive and visually guided arm movements, enhancing wearable rehab tech. 50+ publications since 2019, validated Zimmer Biomet app.
  • Dr Laith Alzubaidi: Pioneered deep learning in medical imaging, 3,700+ citations since 2022. Ranked in Stanford’s top 2% of scientists.
  • Prof Ashish Gupta: 2023 ESSKA Basic Science Award winner for Latarjet biomechanics. Innovator in orthopaedic techniques with notable publications: Publication 1; Publication 2.
  • Prof Justin Cooper-White: Specialising in bioengineering, this researcher's work pioneers biomaterials and scaffolds for enhancing stem cell therapy and tissue repair applications.

Achievements of the centre

  • Development of a 99.2% accurate deep learning AI algorithm for fracture detection.
  • Clinical validation of the MyMobility ™ app with Medtech company Zimmer Biomet
  • Enabled improved pre-operative patient planning and patient outcomes through musculoskeletal modelling and planning software improvements, culminating in the launch of Queensland start-up company Akunah.
  • Enabled growth of the Australian medtech sector with the training and development of biomechanical engineers.

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