Education

The Monash Institute of Medical Engineering (MIME) delivers various collaborative educational and professional development opportunities delivered by industry-leading experts to keep you at the forefront of new possibilities.

Foundations of Medical Technology Innovation Online Module

Learn the fundamentals of Biodesign: what to consider and steps to take to see if your idea has potential and leveraging this to attract funding. This module is a collaboration between MIME and Safer Care Victoria.

Biodesign and MedTech Commercialisation Workshops

Working on an exciting clinical need? Figured out a great solution? Want to learn more about MedTech strategy? Our premier two-day Medical Technology Strategy Masterclass covers what clinical innovators "need to know" about medical technology strategy.

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How to develop an effective needs statement

At the heart of the Biodesign process is a deceptively simple but critically important shift: moving from a problem to a needs statement.
Ruth Park Jones

Welcoming Dr Ruth Park-Jones: Strengthening the path from discovery to impact

The Monash Institute of Medical Engineering (MIME) is pleased to welcome Dr Ruth Park-Jones to Monash Innovation as Senior Director of Commercialisation.

Digital platform aims to transform hospital experiences for autistic children

A new digital platform developed in partnership with the autistic community and health service providers with support from a Monash Institute of Medical Engineering (MIME) Invent Support grant is set to improve hospital experiences for autistic

From the emergency department to MedTech innovation: Dr Andrew Backay’s sabbatical with MIME

For Dr Andrew Backay, an emergency physician at Monash Health, the fast-paced environment of the emergency department has long shaped the way he thinks about healthcare and technology.

Why is it important for me to explore unmet needs in a research project?

Once you’ve decided on a strategic focus for your project - half your problems have been solved! In other words, the next important step is to put some ‘meat around the bones’ of your strategic focus area. This could look like a
Kim Pham

Redefining success: Dr Kim Pham

At this year’s MIME Women in STEMM Student Leader Awards, keynote speaker Kim Pham delivered more than a speech — she shared a personal reflection on how success evolves, and how the right people can change your path entirely.
MCAP team

From lab to worksite: how MCAP is accelerating a breakthrough breath test for silicosis

A simple breath test could soon transform how one of Australia’s most devastating occupational lung diseases is detected – and the Monash Institute of Medical Engineering (MIME)’s MedTech Commercialisation Advancement Program (MCAP)
Myfanwy Graham

Meet Monash University’s latest Women in STEMM Student Leaders – Myfanwy Graham

Myfanwy Graham is a recipient of a 2025 Women in STEMM Student Leader Award, which aims to recognise, celebrate and support women students at Monash University who are contributing to innovation in healthcare and medical technologies. MIME spoke to
Anais Ducray

Meet Monash University’s latest Women in STEMM Student Leaders – Anais Ducray

Anais Ducray is a recipient of a 2025 Women in STEMM Student Leader Award. These awards aim to recognise, celebrate and support women students at Monash University who are contributing to innovation in healthcare and medical technologies. MIME spoke