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Western Australia is the home of a connected healthtech ecosystem. It’s where health research and innovation occur alongside clinical trials, manufacturing, and health service delivery.

 

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News

Posted on: 27/05/2026

AusMedtech 2026 – Australia’s biggest week in medtech touched down in Perth!

AusMedtech 2026 brought record-breaking energy to Perth, with more than 550 delegates from Australia and around the world converging for the largest conference to date.

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Posted on: 28/04/2026

WALSIH Impact Report released: the evidence behind seven years of ecosystem growth and impact

The WA Life Sciences Innovation Hub has launched our Impact Report, bringing together seven years of action through data, case studies and outcomes that demonstrate how coordinated, partnership-led activity can strengthen WA’s biomedical sector.

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Events

Event Date: 28/05/2026

AI, Product & the Unsexy Problems in Healthcare

Location: WA

Discover what it really takes to build impactful health tech at this upcoming event delivered by Matilda Health and the WA Life Sciences Innovation Hub.

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We’re here to help

Your achievements are pivotal to the advancement of Western Australia’s health and medical life sciences sector and we are committed to supporting your journey through a suite of services and activities.

Whether you’re a researcher, clinician, innovator, entrepreneur, or a professional in the health and medical life sciences industry, we invite you to connect with us.

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Services

  • Commercialisation consultations
  • Strategic Introductions
  • Funding Identification and Consultation Support
  • Ecosystem Engagement
  • Events and Communications
  • Workforce Development
  • Entrepreneurship training through Perth Biodesign
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Our Team

At the WA Life Sciences Innovation Hub, our team unites experts from across health and medical life sciences passionate about advancing Western Australia’s ecosystem. With deep expertise in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medtech, digital health, and healthcare services, we drive growth and innovation for innovators at all stages of their commercialisation journey.

We believe WA companies are built for global impact. Our industry insights and international networks are key to supporting their success at home and abroad.

Collaboration is at the heart of our approach. We focus on delivering meaningful outcomes that strengthen WA’s ecosystem while fostering an open, collaborative environment that inspires and empowers the next wave of innovation.

Dr Tracey Wilkinson

Director, Stakeholder Engagement

tracey.wilkinson@mtpconnect.org.au

+61 414 648 621

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Professor Kevin Pfleger

Director, Biomedical and Health Innovation

kevin.pfleger@uwa.edu.au

+61 434 851 942

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Dr Roop Judge

Head of Commercialisation

roop.judge@mtpconnect.org.au

+61 402 831 377

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Oliver Bazzani

Director, Perth Biodesign

oliver.bazzani@uwa.edu.au

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Dr Sandra Medic

iPrep Program Manager, Perth Biodesign

sandra.medic@uwa.edu.au

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Rebekah Hinton

Engagement and Communications Manager
rebekah.hinton@mtpconnect.org.au
+61 402 805 976

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Nellie Valentine

Operations Coordinator

nellie.valentine@mtpconnect.org.au

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Dr David Morrison

Biomedical Engineering Lead

david.morrison@uwa.edu.au

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