The Surgical and Orthopaedic Research Laboratories (SORL) has established a strong international and nation reputation for its contributions to the scientific literature and its commitment to translational research. SORL is arguably one of the most prominent research facilities of its kind, with a focus on the intricate biology and biomechanics of connective tissue healing. The insights generated within the Laboratories play a crucial role in informing and advancing surgical practices, device development and achieving regulatory approval, underscoring its pivotal role in the journey from laboratory discovery to improved patient care.
Experience
SORL has a wealth of experience with over 30 years of providing preclinical, clinical, surgical, and orthopaedic research focused on connective tissue healing and device-host interactions.
Focussed outcomes
Supported 200+ FDA submissions via scientific testing reporting as well as interfacing with the FDA and notified bodies when required. The testing performed includes material-based static and dynamic testing of implantable devices, material analysis, preclinical and clinical trials
Our goal
Our goal is to provide a collaborative and exciting research environment to further the understanding of the interface between surgery, engineering and medicine.
Ongoing accreditation effort
We are actively working toward achieving ISO/IEC 17025 and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) accreditation. These efforts aim to enhance our laboratory's technical competence and ensure the validity of our testing and calibration results.
Core expertise (our capabilities)
- Biomechanics
- Biomaterials
- Surgery
- Implant-host interface
- Research and Development
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- Preclinical surgical models for connective tissue repair and diseased conditions
- Surgical models
- Orthopaedics:
- Sports medicine, Arthroplasty, trauma etc
- Spine
- Cardiovascular
- Wound healing
- Plastics
- Craniofacial
- Orthopaedics:
- Animal models
- Large animals: Sheep / Pigs / Rabbits
- Small Animals Rats/ Mice
- Surgical models
- Preclinical surgical models for connective tissue repair and diseased conditions
Our experts
Our technicians
- Rebekah Smith
- Natalie Puiu
- Mack Walsh
- Nicole Lenton
- David Jenkin
- Conor Walsh
- Stella Holt
- Riley Pitt
- Ellie Barnes
Location
Surgical and Orthopaedic Research Laboratories (S&ORL)
Off Nurses Drive, Level 1, Clinical Sciences Building
Prince of Wales Hospital
Randwick, NSW 2031
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Contact us
E: sorl@unsw.edu.au
P: +61 2 9382 2663
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