The Medical Device Research Institute (MDRI), is a uniquely multi-disciplinary research network that aims to be the national research leader in medical device research and development.
David's PhD is determining the prevalence of tactile sensory loss in the hands of children with cerebral palsy, and developing a novel intervention to improve tactile sensory perception in their hands using a custom in-home haptic gaming system.
Living Under PressureLocal artist, Nicola Sassanelli kindly donated his painting, ‘Living Under Pressure' to the Medical Device Research Institute, dedicated to Professor Karen Reynolds, in light of Karen's most recent achievement, being named the SA Scientist of the Year 2012. The painting was ‘unveiled' at an intimate gathering on Tuesday 30th October 2012.
Karen has also been recognised in the arts domain, with her portrait being featured in the Portrait Artists Australia, Celebrating Innovators exhibition, in Canberra. The portrait, by local artist Avril Thomas, will be on show at Parliament House, Canberra, from November 2 to December 13, 2012. Read more about the portrait...
Congratulations to MDRI Director, Professor Karen Reynolds, who was awarded South Australian Scientist of the Year for 2012 - read full article. We would also like to congratulate fellow MDRI members; Dr Paul Gardner-Stephen, Mr David Hobbs and Dr Simon Williams, who were each finalists in their respective categories for the SA Science Excellence Awards. Well done to you all on these fantastic achievements.
