Technology and innovation

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Our focus is to develop and utilise innovative technologies and approaches to improve human health across the lifespan. We leverage state-of-the-art technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), 3D food printing, freeze drying and other novel food drying technologies, 24-hour health monitoring and digital technologies.

Our research is motivated by the urge to preserve health and save lives, as well as enhance food and nutrition sustainability.

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dementia-dexa
3 MIN READ
published
June 2022
Predicting the future: a quick, easy scan can reveal late-life dementia risk
Late-life dementia is becoming increasingly common in people after 80 years of age. A new long-term study has shown a...
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police-recruit-injury
4 MIN READ
published
May 2022
World-first study to help WA Police Force recruits avoid injury
A new study has identified the number and type of injuries experienced by WA Police Force recruits whilst undergoing their...
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published
December 2021
3D printed food: better health, less waste
Researchers from Edith Cowan University are using innovative food technology to boost the fruit and veg intake of Australians while also reducing food waste. By...
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Dr Liezhou Zhong holding a plate with 3D printed food.
2 MIN READ
published
December 2021
3D printed meals could help us make better food choices
Researchers from Edith Cowan University are using innovative food technology to boost the fruit and vegetable intake of Australians, from...
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3 dimensional face scan
2 MIN READ
published
September 2021
Cutting edge 3D facial scans could give genetic clues to autism
New Western Australian research is using high-tech 3D facial scans to give us a better understanding of the genetic causes...
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female-falls
2 MIN READ
published
June 2021
Future falls risk detected by a simple bone density scan
The build-up of calcium in a major blood vessel is linked with a 39 per cent higher risk of serious...
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aac-heart-health
0 MIN READ
published
April 2021
Abdominal aortic calcification and cardiovascular disease
Abdominal aortic calcification (AAC), commonly seen on abdominal and lumbar spine imaging, was associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular...
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new-research-heart-disease
3 MIN READ
published
January 2021
New research reveals early warning sign for heart disease
The build-up of calcium in a major artery outside of the heart could predict future heart attack or stroke, a...
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medical-research-ai
1 MIN READ
published
November 2020
Medical research meets AI
Artificial intelligence is changing the world at a dizzying speed, but can computers yet match the human brain? In some...
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bone-scans-heart-risk
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published
October 2020
Bone scans
Bone density scans that are routinely performed to identify the risk of fractures could also give and early warning for...
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