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.
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.
The Iverson Health Innovation Research 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.
Our people
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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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Participants needed to complete a COVID-19 survey on health and wellbeing
Help us to understand the current and potential future impacts of COVID-19 by taking part in this global online survey.
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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.
Our latest news
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- Health
Swinburne and Medibank examine how virtual reality can treat chronic pain
Swinburne is conducting novel research that will investigate how virtual reality and augmented reality could be used to treat chronic pain.Friday 08 March 2019 -
- 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 -
- Engineering
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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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 -
- Health
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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Contact the Iverson Health Innovation Research Institute
If your organisation is dealing with a complex problem that you’d like to collaborate on with us, or you simply want to contact our team, get in touch by calling +61 3 9214 8180 or emailing ihi@swinburne.edu.au.