Iverson Health Innovation Research Institute
Because health and wellbeing can be improved.
The Iverson Health Innovation Research Institute’s overarching vision is to identify, understand and solve real-world health challenges across the human lifespan. Providing an evidence base for innovation in personalised healthcare, our Institute strategically cultivates connections both within Australia and across the globe, drawing on existing partnerships and forging new ones from research, industry and government.
Our key capabilities
Bioengineering
Digital Healthcare
Personalised Healthcare
Our research
We exploit Swinburne’s expertise in mental health, neuroscience, ageing, disability, bioengineering, data science, digital technologies, design and social science to pursue our core research programs.
Our people
Our Institute is named after Professor Don Iverson, the Inaugural Executive Dean of the Faculty of Health, Arts and Design at Swinburne and an internationally acclaimed academic leader and researcher in health and medical sciences.
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Do we need a minister for loneliness?
Hear from Swinburne's Dr Michelle Lim as she discusses the important topic of loneliness alongside Labor MP, Andrew Giles and Liberal MP, Dr Fiona Martin on ABC Radio's, The Signal.
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Nirtek is developing Near InfraRed AutoFluorescence (NIRAF) laser technology
We’re developing an optical fibre technology for a medical device that will prevent heart attacks and save lives. In partnership with the Baker Institute, we’ve established the company Nirtek to commercialise this exciting technology.
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Participants needed to assess an online tool for prostate cancer
We’re working with the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre on a study investigating an online tool designed to help men with low risk prostate cancer navigate treatment.
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Our highlights
Read about the events we’ve been part of, significant partnerships and important outcomes from the Iverson Health Innovation Research Institute.
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“Hard challenges need places to provide innovators the ecosystem to think outside the box, navigate complex research industry and societal challenges, and build not only the solution, but the ecosystem to support the realisation of that solution in everyday lives. Iverson = Impact.”
Professor Robert Gorkin , CEO Eudaemon Technologies
Are you interested in joining our team?
Get in touch if you are interested in doing a PhD or a post-doctoral role looking at real-world heath challenges and innovations across the lifespan.
Email ihi@swinburne.edu.au
Our latest news
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- Social Affairs
Lonely in lockdown? You’re not alone. 1 in 2 Australians feel more lonely since coronavirus
Dr Michelle Lim writes about the mental health implications of COVID-19 and shares tips for reconnecting and staying in touch with family and friends.Thursday 16 July 2020 -
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Swinburne and Able Australia develop 3D printed 'Swin Shields'
To help protect COVID-19 transmission among workers in the disability sector, Swinburne engineers, together with Able Australia, have produced 3D-printed headbands.Wednesday 15 July 2020 -
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Global study to investigate the impact of COVID-19 social restrictions on health and wellbeing
A global study aims to understand how social restrictions during this pandemic affect our health and wellbeing.Tuesday 07 April 2020 -
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Bushfire research at Swinburne
Research is underway to improve bushfire preparedness, response and recovery, and find innovative solutions to issues affecting communities across the countThursday 06 February 2020 -
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Loneliness and social isolation a growing health risk for young Australians
A new report from Swinburne and VicHealth has found young Australians are experiencing alarming levels of loneliness and social isolation.Tuesday 01 October 2019
Find more news articles about the Iverson Health Innovation Research Institute.
Our latest news
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- Technology
- Engineering
5G garbage trucks driving the future of smart cities
A pioneering Swinburne partnership with Brimbank City Council will help identify roadside issues and slash maintenance costs, supported by the Federal Government.
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- Sustainability
Swinburne partners with Scope3 on world-first logistics emissions project
Swinburne and Scope3 are developing a system to collect and report real-time greenhouse gas emissions in the transport and logistics supply chain.Monday 27 April 2020 -
- Social Affairs
Coronavirus recovery: public transport is key to avoid repeating old and unsustainable mistakes
Professor of Future Urban Mobility, Hussein Dia examines the challenges and opportunities facing public transport following the COVID-19 lockdownTuesday 26 May 2020 -
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If more of us work from home after coronavirus we’ll need to rethink city planning
If we many of us continue to work from home after coronavirus, we'll need to rethink city planning writes Dr John HopkinsWednesday 29 April 2020 -
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From monologue to dialogue: towards playable cities
How do we open up the city for dialogue? We have to get smart with play.Tuesday 29 October 2019
Find more news articles about the Smart Cities Research Institute.
Our collaborating research centres and hubs
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Centre for Astrophysics and Supercomputing
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Centre for Design Innovation
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Centre for Forensic Behavioural Science
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Centre for Global Health and Equity
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Centre for Human Psychopharmacology
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Centre for Mental Health
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Centre for Transformative Innovation
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Centre for Transformative Media Technologies
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Centre for Urban Transitions
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Data for Social Good Cloud Innovation Centre
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Swinburne Design Factory Melbourne
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Digital Innovation Lab
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Digital Capability Research Platform
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Factory of the Future
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Swinburne Innovation Studio
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