911±¬ÁÏÍø Biomedical Technology Symposium 2025

Celebrating the merger and discussing groundbreaking biomedical technologies

Health and Medical Sciences building

This event celebrates the merger of the University of 911±¬ÁÏÍø and the University of South Australia, officially commencing on 1st-Jan-2026, ushering in a new era of collaboration and innovation. Hosted at the 911±¬ÁÏÍø Health and Medical Sciences (AHMS) building, the symposium will bring together researchers from across the 911±¬ÁÏÍø biomedical precinct, alongside leading biomedical technology experts from interstate, for a day of cutting-edge discussion, scientific exchange, and networking.

°Â³ó±ð²Ô:Ìý9.00 am - 5.30 pm, Thursday 25 November

°Â³ó±ð°ù±ð:ÌýGround Floor, 911±¬ÁÏÍø Health and Medical Sciences Building, North Terrace, 911±¬ÁÏÍø, South Australia

Cost: Free

Organising committee:
  • (Chair)
  • (Chair)
  • Dr Yiru Shi (secretary)
Key topics:
  • Biomaterials and Nanobiotechnology 
  • Drug Discovery and Development
  • Biomedical Devices and Diagnostics
  • Cell-based Therapy 
  • Gene Editing and Therapy
  • AI/computational Technology for Biology and Medicine 

  • Abstract Submission

    Submit an abstract using our template to thanhloc.nguyen@adelaide.edu.au by 1 October to be in the running for 2 x Poster Awards (worth $100 AUD each) for students and ECR's. As our poster session has limited slots, please submit your abstract as early as possible to secure your slot!

  • Speakers

    Speakers for the event are by invitation only.

    Plenary speakers:

    Professor Hala Zreiqat

    Professor Hala Zreiqat AM, is Professor of biomedical engineering, and Director of the ARC Training Centre for Innovative BioEngineering, University of Sydney. She is a trailblazer in the field of biomaterials and tissue engineering; a national leader in advancing collaborative research ventures between academics, clinicians, and industry in the field of musculoskeletal and biomaterials research. The focus of her lab is on the development of novel engineered synthetic materials and 3D printed platforms for regenerative medicine, particularly in the fields of orthopaedics, dental and maxillofacial applications,which has led to several awarded patents and more than $18m in competitive funding. Professor Zreiqat’sextraordinary contribution to regenerative medicine and orthopaedic research has led to a number of national and international awards, including being named a Member of the Order of Australia, the 2018 New South Wales Premier’s Woman of the Year, the King Abdullah II Order of Distinction, and the Eureka Prize winner for Innovative Use of Technology. She is a 2021 - 2022 Fulbright Senior Scholar; a Radcliffe Fellow at Harvard University (2016-2017); a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Sciences; Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences; Australian Academy of Technology & Engineering; the International Orthopaedic Research Society; and the Royal Society of New South Wales, making her a fellow of all distinguished learning academies in Australia.

    Professor Chengzhong (Michael) Yu

    Professor Chengzhong (Michael) Yu is an internationally recognised expert in materials science. His group has focused on the synthesis of functional nanomaterials specifically nanoporous materials and their applications in drug delivery and diagnostics. Professor Yu has over 400 publications, which have been cited over 37,000 times and resulted in an H-index of 105 (Google Scholar). He is an NHMRC Leadership Fellow (L3, 2025), Australian Research Council Future Fellow (2009). He is the recipient of the 2015 Le Févre Memorial Prize for Chemistry (The Australian Academy of Science), the 2015 UQ Vice-Chancellor’s Research Focused Fellowship, and 2004 the second prize of the National Science Award of China 2004. He has been invited to give more than 70 plenary, keynote and invited talks. Professor Yu is a referee for more than 60 international journals and a reviewer for the ARC and NHMRC.