About us

At the Griffith Centre of Biomedical and Rehabilitation Engineering (GCORE), we are developing innovative technologies to prevent and manage various neuromusculoskeletal and cardiovascular conditions. Our research encompasses areas of biomedical and rehabilitation science, design and engineering.

What we do

GCORE researchers are working on some of the most promising advances in spinal cord injury treatment in the world.

Biospine

BioSpine, spearheaded by Griffith University, is a cutting-edge research project dedicated to recovery of movement and sensation for individuals afflicted with spinal cord injuries. Drawing from compelling scientific evidence highlighting the human nervous system's ability to self-repair, the BioSpine project is developing a groundbreaking therapeutic device. This merges the potency of diverse rehabilitation technologies, drug therapy, and state-of-the-art brain-machine interfaces rooted in a digital twin model of the patient's neuromusculoskeletal system. The goal? To provide unparalleled stimuli to both motor and sensory systems, optimizing neural plasticity and seamlessly bridging the disrupted link between the brain and muscles. This ambitious endeavor is steered by an interdisciplinary consortium of experts from Griffith University, the University of Sydney, and Harvard University. The BioSpine initiative is generously backed by the Motor Accident Insurance Commission, and Griffith University.