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.
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
- Health
- Science
Swinburne to boost AI-driven design for dental devices with investment in H3D
Swinburne has invested in spinout company H3D, a cutting-edge tech company that is reinventing custom-fit devices using AI and automation.
- Health
- Science
Swinburne to advance cardiac care and asbestos detection with industry-engaged grants
Swinburne has secured two grants from Australia's Economic Accelerator Ignite program to support innovative commercialisation projects.
- Health
- Science
Medical cannabis mysteries to be unlocked by new five-year NHMRC project
A new Swinburne-led medical cannabis investigation aims to help close the knowledge gap surrounding the drug and its potential in society.
- Health
- Science
- University
- Technology
Swinburne’s 2025 MedTechVic showcase celebrates innovation in collaboration
Swinburne University of Technology’s MedTechVic hub brought together researchers, industry partners and end users of medical and assistive devices at their recent 2025 annual showcase.
- Technology
- Health
Epilepsy and high blood pressure in the sights of Swinburne’s $2.7 million in NHMRC funding
Swinburne has successfully secured $2.7 million in the latest round of National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Project Grants to address two major health concerns for millions of Australians: high blood pressure and epilepsy.
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- Health
- Science
Swinburne to boost AI-driven design for dental devices with investment in H3D
Swinburne has invested in spinout company H3D, a cutting-edge tech company that is reinventing custom-fit devices using AI and automation.
Monday 31 March 2025 -
- Health
- Science
Swinburne to advance cardiac care and asbestos detection with industry-engaged grants
Swinburne has secured two grants from Australia's Economic Accelerator Ignite program to support innovative commercialisation projects.
Wednesday 12 March 2025 -
- Health
- Science
Medical cannabis mysteries to be unlocked by new five-year NHMRC project
A new Swinburne-led medical cannabis investigation aims to help close the knowledge gap surrounding the drug and its potential in society.
Wednesday 26 February 2025 -
- Health
- Science
- University
- Technology
Swinburne’s 2025 MedTechVic showcase celebrates innovation in collaboration
Swinburne University of Technology’s MedTechVic hub brought together researchers, industry partners and end users of medical and assistive devices at their recent 2025 annual showcase.
Thursday 20 February 2025 -
- Technology
- Health
Epilepsy and high blood pressure in the sights of Swinburne’s $2.7 million in NHMRC funding
Swinburne has successfully secured $2.7 million in the latest round of National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Project Grants to address two major health concerns for millions of Australians: high blood pressure and epilepsy.
Wednesday 18 December 2024
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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 Mental Health
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Centre for Human Psychopharmacology
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Centre for Transformative Media Technologies
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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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