Round 2
Round 2 Projects
South Metropolitan Health Service
AI Medical Documentation: Radiology
About
The South Metropolitan Health Service (SMHS) delivers hospital and community-based public health care services to nearly a quarter of WA’s population across 9 local government areas in southern metropolitan Perth (PDF 2MB). In addition, SMHS provides services to WA Country Health Service (WACHS) patients from the Great Southern, South West, Southern Wheatbelt and Goldfields. We provide a wide range of services through our hospital network and community-based services.
Project
The project aims to capture clinical conversations when ordering radiology, potentially using an artificial intelligence model to create a summary document that has specific fields defining the patient, test to be performed, urgency and protocol.
The work involves time motion study to quantity radiology calls, mechanism to quantify data, develop a potential business process, market research for tools and solutions for the AI medical documentation.
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CHENDA NET
Curtin University
Allied Health
Skills: Leadership & management; facilitation & training; stakeholder engagement; social inclusion research analysis; critical thinking & problem solving.
YOUTENG WANG
Curtin University
Marketing and Management
Skills: Problem solving; business analysis; qualitative & quantitative research; communication; project management.
ZEINAB TAKALLOO
Macquarie University
Macquarie Medical School
Skills: Research & development; problem solving; teamwork; technical writting & documentation; software (Microsoft office, Endnote, Photoshop, Corel Draw, WorldPress).
VitalTrace
Optimising Biosensor Fabrication for Clinical Trials and Commercial Production
About
VitalTrace is a medical device company based out of Perth, Western Australia developing continuous lactate biosensors, with a flagship product in obstetrics entering the clinical phase in 2024!
Project
Successful candidates will join VitalTrtace's multidisciplinary teams through R&D cycles, microfabrication, QA/QC and testing to optimise the production of continuous lactate sensors ahead of a world-first clinical trial!
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MOLOUD AMINI BAGHBADORANI
Edith Cowan University
Engineering
Skills: Developing & evaluating biomaterials; designing & synthesizing polymers; advanced fabrication techniques; evaluating biomaterial properties to maintain high standards of quality and reliability; electrochemistry.
JAWAD KADHIM MEZAAL
Murdoch University
Engineering & Energy
Skills: Advanced organisational skills; instrumentation & control; engineering expertise; leadership & coordination' programming proficiency; problem-solving & critical thinking.
Materia Health
MateriaPOD: Revolutionizing the Standard of Care in Organ and Tissue Preservation and Transportation
About
Materia Health is a Perth-based, clinician-led, Australian company dedicated to preserving, protecting, and transporting donor organs and tissues. Our mission is to give transplant recipients the best chance of survival by leveraging innovative technologies. Our flagship product, the MateriaPOD, aims to revolutionize the global standard of care in donor organ and tissue preservation and transportation. With a strong focus on research and development, Materia Health is committed to improving patient outcomes and advancing the field of transplantation medicine.
Project
The MateriaPOD project aims to develop a smart, connected, portable, rechargeable, and reusable device for the preservation and transportation of donor organs and tissues. The primary focus of this project for interns will be on conducting pre-clinical studies and analyzing data to validate our technology.
Activities include:
Pre-clinical Studies: Interns will participate in designing and conducting experiments using abattoir pig organs and tissues to mimic human donor organ and tissue preservation and transportation conditions. These studies are essential for understanding the physiological relevance of our technology in real-life applications. Tasks will involve setting up experiments, monitoring temperature conditions, and collecting samples for analysis.
Data Analysis: Interns will be responsible for analyzing the data collected from pre-clinical studies. This includes evaluating the viability and function of organs and tissues under different temperature conditions using histological, biochemical, and metabolomic criteria. The goal is to develop and optimize proprietary temperature control algorithms tailored to various organ and tissue types.
Reporting and Documentation: Interns will assist in documenting experimental procedures, results, and analyses. They will also contribute to the preparation of reports and presentations that summarize the findings and support ongoing research and development efforts.
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SANJEEV KUMAR ADHIKARI
Edith Cowan University
Medical and Health Sciences
Skills: Molecular and cell biology techniques, animal models, immunohistochemistry; experimental design, data analysis, communication and research dissemination; professionalism, punctuality and team player; critical thinking and can-do attitude, mentorship and collaboration.
Neurospheric
Neuro Space - Augmented Reality Interface
About
Neurospheric exists to revolutionise the landscape of neurological care. Our purpose is rooted in the belief that every individual deserves access to surgical solutions that offer the best possible outcomes, delivered with unwavering compassion and precision. By focusing on the needs of both surgeons and patients, we strive to push the boundaries of medical science, ensuring that neurological disorders are a challenge to be overcome with hope and excellence.
Project
Neurospheric will be developing brain models to serve as references upon which to build data lakes that will be derived from surgical data. Neurospheric will be developing a UX/UI to make an intuitive surgical interface for neurosurgeons to effectively use this surgical data.
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ESSAMELDIN MOHAMED SHETA MORSY
Curtin University
Elecrical Engineering, Computating and Mathematiucal Sciences
Skills: Metamaterials & metasurface; CMOS circuit design; simulation tools; characterisation tools; dielectric measurements.
JOSHUA BAILEY
University of Western Australia
Physics & Electrical Engineering
Skills: Electrical design; coding C++, Matlab; 3D printing; lasers & optics; CAD modelling.
MAKSYM SKRYPNYK
Macquarie University
Australian Institute of Health Innovation
Skills: Clinical & laboratory experience; Research planning, performing &working independently; academic writing & presenting; analytical, critical thinking, creativity & problem-solving; proficient in Microsoft computer packages.
Round 1
Round 1 Projects
Portable PPB
Application of detectORE™ to Additional Elements
About
Portable PPB Pty Ltd is the 2023 Western Australia Innovator of the Year for their work on detectORE, an in-field low-level gold detectORE™. detectORE™ for the first time enables geologists to gain gold results at the necessary very low concentrations anywhere using an off the-shelf but optimised portable XRF.
detectORE™ is a World First technique exclusive to Portable PPB Pty Ltd for enabling low level gold analysis from anywhere using the detectORE™ Widget, proprietary software and portable XRF. The system involves the sample preparation, sample processing and use of a pXRF to obtain low level gold results in the field. It is a process as well, that enables rapid progress through “reactive sampling”, whereby the explorer can change the sample spacing as results come to hand on a daily basis. This helps to quickly define and delineate gold anomalies across a range of sample media. This enables explorers to explore smarter and discover faster™.
Portable PPB is focused on bringing disruptive technology into the gold industry, globally. We bring a wealth of experience and a track record of delivering novel solutions to drive exploration, discovery and mining.
Project
The project is focused on hydrometallurgical modelling and test work to investigate the feasibility of using detectORE™ for the trace analysis of elements other than gold.
Conducting a series of experiments using Portable PPB’s detectORE™ products and portable pXRF, the aim of the project is to expand the application of Portable PPB’s detectORE™ product to include additional elements.
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North Metropolitan Health Service
Project 1: Optimised Patient Care Pathway using Machine Learning
About
Established in 2016, the North Metropolitan Health Services (NMHS) is committed to providing excellent health care for our patients and our communities. As one of the largest health services in Western Australia (WA), we provide a comprehensive range of adult specialist medical, surgical, mental health, and obstetric services. These services are offered across three tertiary hospitals and two secondary hospitals: Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, King Edward Memorial Hospital, Osborne Park Hospital, Graylands Hospital, and Joondalup Public Hospital (NMHS oversees its provision of contracted public health services). NMHS also offers mental health, public health, and dental services across WA, and a range of statewide specialised multidisciplinary services across a range of sites.
Project
Clinical variation refers to the differences in the way patients respond to a particular medical intervention, treatment, or disease. Some of these variations are due to genetic and environmental factors that are outside of hospital control and the fact that different individuals respond differently to different clinical therapies.
This project aims to develop a proof of concept by applying sequence pattern mining machine learning technique to a small sample of dataset to identify differences in patterns of treatment among select homogenous patient groups. The analysis will identify performing vs. non-performing treatment pathways by considering information such as variations (lower vs. higher) in Diagnosis Related Group (DRG) length of stay compared to the established average and financial cost of admission compared to DRG allocated funding amount. In addition, various Safety and Quality Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) such as presence of Hospital Acquired Complications (HACs), 28 days readmission, Emergency Department (ED) reattendance etc.
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QURRATULAIN ALI
Macquarie University
Applied Finance
Skills: Financial predictive modeling & Machine Learning; statistical & quantitative analysis; financial analysis & forecasting; Python programming; responsible, team worker, critical thinker.
ELHAM SOLTANZADEH
University of Wollongong
Business
Skills: Data analysis; Python; perseverance for learning and solving the challenges; know how to do research and work independently; time management; critical thinking.
HARRISON SZEMRAY
Murdoch University
Medical, Molecular, and Forensic Science
Skills: Bioinformatics using R; analytical chemistry (spectroscopy, chromatography, nuclear magnetic resonance); critical thinking & effective troubleshooting; project management; leadership & collaboration.
A.Z.M. EHTESHAM CHOWDHURY
Murdoch University
Information Technology
Skills: Data processing & feature analysis; Machine Learning algoritms & implementation; adaptibility to the project requirements; collaboration & team player; ethical research conduct.
North Metropolitan Health Service
Project 2: Development of a Non-Optical Neurosurgery Navigation System for Enhanced Safety, Precision and Efficiency
About
Established in 2016, the North Metropolitan Health Services (NMHS) is committed to providing excellent health care for our patients and our communities. As one of the largest health services in Western Australia (WA), we provide a comprehensive range of adult specialist medical, surgical, mental health, and obstetric services. These services are offered across three tertiary hospitals and two secondary hospitals: Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, King Edward Memorial Hospital, Osborne Park Hospital, Graylands Hospital, and Joondalup Public Hospital (NMHS oversees its provision of contracted public health services). NMHS also offers mental health, public health, and dental services across WA, and a range of statewide specialised multidisciplinary services across a range of sites.
Project
Developing a non-optical neurosurgery navigation system has a potential to improve surgical precision, reduce risks, and provide more timely care across diverse regions and address a critical problem in current neurosurgical practices. Traditional neurosurgery surgical navigation systems often rely on optical technologies, which can be limited by line-of-sight issues and the need for direct visual access. This limitation poses challenges in accurately navigating complex brain and spine structures with submillimetre precision, leading to suboptimal surgical outcomes, increased risks, and longer recovery times for patients.
By introducing a cutting-edge navigation system this project aims to develop a state-of-the-art tool for neurosurgical procedures that does not rely on traditional optical methods , thus offering improved safety, precision, cost and efficiency in guiding surgeons during intricate cranial and spinal operations.
The project involves assesing the feasibility of a non-optical neurosurgery navigation system. Conducting a thorough literature review on non-optical technologies and engaging with neurosurgeons and surgical specialists to understand needs, the team is reporting on feasability and outlining technological posibilities.
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HWEI WERN LO
University of Western Australia
Experimental Physics
Skills: Communication, leadership, negotiation & collaboration; Matlab, Python, high-performace computing & Machine Learning principles; data analysis & synthesis; generalist in various math, physics, bio-medical topics.
HANSANI DALUWATTA
Macquarie University
Natural Sciences
Skills: Analytical & critical thinking; creativity & problem solving; research design, data analysis & management; collaboration, communication & interpersonal skills; management of complex logistics; discpline knowledge & technical skills in chemistry, microbiology, parasitology, immunology, molecular biology, entomology.
WAQAS A.K. AFRIDI
Macquarie University
Engineering
Skills: Project leadership & coordination, teamwork, communication & interpersonal skills; research & development, lab testing, troubleshooting equipment & optimization, sensor integration; data modeling, IoT, Excel, RStudio, Machine Learning, IT skills; process engineering, plant packaging operations & maintenance.
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AVIROOP GUPTA
Curtin University
Human Rights Education
Skills: Business analysis, development of high-level and detailed business requirements, complex functional specifications & solution design documents; hands-on experience of working in an AGILE environment; ability to work collaboratively & effectively; stakeholder management, problem-solving & research skills.
NovaCina
About
NovaCina is a contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) that is focused on developing and producing medications of exceptional quality and safety for our customers and the patients we all ultimately serve. For over 30 years we have provided sterile liquid pharmaceutical contract manufacturing services as a member of Pfizer’s global manufacturing network. As an independent company we now serve the global pharmaceutical sector with our award-winning manufacturing capabilities and service offerings. From early-stage drug development to full-scale manufacturing, to advanced analytical studies, we have the capabilities to support their partners in delivering products of the highest quality to market.
Project
With the experience spanning early-stage drug development, full-scale manufacturing, and advanced analytical studies, the
internship at NovaCina offers students an immersive experience accross their operations, from regulatory and compliance to analytical and microbiology testing, Under the mentorship from industry experts this immersive learning journey equips them with both the practical knowledge and insight into comertial laboratory operations. Meanwhile, NovaCina benefits from their niche skillsets, problem solving abilities and creative thinking that comes from PhD research.
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BETTY ZHANG
Murdoch University
Future Health Institute
Skills: Mass spectrometry and high-pressure liquid chromatography; attention to detail in solvent preparation, chemical standards stock making & inventory tracking; biochemistry related technical skills including plasmid design & construction, bacteria culture, protein production, purification & concentration; academic writing & presenting; critical thinking & curiosity for science.
JAMES SMITH
Curtin University
Curtin Medical School
Skills: Molecular biology; cell culture; high-throughput science; clinical laboratory experience; bioinformatics.
SAUMYA HEENDENIYA
Murdoch University
Molecular Medicine and Innovative Therapeutics
Skills: Drug development specialising in mRNA therapeutics & small molecule therapeutics; isolation & identification of microorganisms; molecular techniques, invitro testing, cell culture, transfection & nucleic acid extraction; in silico techniques, molecular docking, biostats & bioinformatics; scientific communication, public outreach, project management.
MTPConnect
WA Life Sciences Innovation Hub
Evaluation and Growing the Ecosystem: WA Life Sciences Innovation Hub
About
The WA Life Sciences Innovation Hub (WALSIH) is a partnership between MTPConnect, the WA Government and the University of Western Australia (UWA) to accelerate the growth of the state’s MedTech and Pharmaceuticals sector, create new jobs and support economic diversification.
MTPConnect is a federally funded, independent, not-for-profit industry growth centre, working to accelerate the medical technology, pharmaceutical, biotechnology and digital health (MTP) sector in Australia. MTPConnect works at the nexus of all stakeholders involved in the creation and development of novel medical products to support and accelerate their commercialisation pathways.
This iPREP Biodesign Industry Placement Project will include impact evaluation, ecosystem mapping and development of new engagement approaches for WALSIH.
Project
This project includes impact evaluation, ecosystem mapping and development of new engagement approaches for WALSIH.
A broad project scope involved impact evaluation of the Perth Biodesign Course and related WALSIH network, and growing the ecosystem though collaboration and networking. It is anticipated to fine-tune the scope as the project evolves. The approach will be agile, whereby defined and approved project activities may progress whilst other scoping is still underway or new ideas evolve to be scoped.
The outcomes of the project will provide: an improved understanding of engagement and impact of selected WALSIH initiatives that will inform future planning and opportunities; resources that WALSIH can use to raise awareness of the Western Australian health and biomedical innovation ecosystem and the impact of selected initiatives; increased engagement with selected specialty or community groups within the Western Australian health and biomedical innovation ecosystem.
Working with WALSIH students gain new skills and knowledge relater to innovation ecosystem building and evaluation and the internship offers them a new professional network with potential to support expanded oportunities for collaboration and career pathways.
