3D printing

Big Ears? Thumbs Up!

Big Ears? Thumbs Up!

Luke’s mum and dad were quite certain they wanted Luke to have a new big ear before starting school, but Luke wasn’t so sure about the idea of surgery. He’s a very active boy who’s favourite pastime is rumbling with his two older brothers! So we held off making the decision about whether surgery was the right course of action for Luke at his age. The good thing is, using a technology known as virtual surgical planning, we could give the whole family a really tangible idea of what a new big ear could be like. Luke was literally able to try a new ear on for size, and he liked what he saw!

Microtia Conference in Brisbane

Microtia Conference in Brisbane

The annual Brisbane Microtia & Atresia conference was once again an impressive event offering important information and support to Australian families. I’ve summarised a few of the common questions families asked me regarding having ear reconstruction in Australia if they choose to go down that path.

Another Australian First in Microtia

Another Australian First in Microtia

Last Monday another young Australian boy received a 3D printed ear implant. While this is the second for Australia, he also a “first” because he received a bone anchored hearing aid implant during the same operation. Usually done over 2 separate operations, this procedure is the first of its kind in Australia.

Week 2 at School

Week 2 at School

It’s week 2 of the 12 week intensive NSW Medical Device Commercialisation Training Program and today I’ve seen behind the curtain to understand the business models of some of the worlds largest corporations. Interesting stuff!

Back to School!!

Back to School!!

Today I started the 12 week intensive NSW Medical Device Commercialisation Training Program supported by the NSW Govt program. Sharing the journey with other entrepreneurs to learn all about the process for developing a new treatment for children living with spasticity in cerebral palsy.