Inspiring our staff and students to drive innovation and turn research into real-world impact for healthier communities.
We are enabling our research community to translate ideas from discovery to impact, while supporting our staff to pioneer new models of learning and teaching that better prepare our students to drive transformative outcomes in healthcare.
A Message From Our Innovation Lead
At Melbourne Medical School, our innovation agenda is simple: solve meaningful problems, act responsibly, and build capability across our community. We are building clearer pathways from discovery to impact through practical guidance, mentoring, and a supportive network. We connect people and ideas, help navigate opportunities, and foster partnerships that accelerate translation.
We welcome contributions from everyone in our community, at every career stage. If you see a way to improve health or the student experience, this site is your starting point. It helps you chart next steps and connect with the people and resources that move ideas forward.
Professor Alice Pébay AM
Innovation Lead, Melbourne Medical School
Meet Our Team
The Melbourne Medical School’s Innovation Committee brings together leading experts who are passionate about turning ideas into real-world impact.
Education Opportunities
Explore Innovation and Enterprise education programs designed to spark healthcare innovation and impact.
Funding Opportunities
Not sure where to start with funding? Discover funding pathway, programs and support designed to help you move your idea from the first spark to meaningful impact.
MMS Network Podcast
Professor Sarath Ranganathan sits down with Professor Alice Pébay AM, Innovations Lead in the Melbourne Medical School and Professor Nicholas Opie, Laboratory Head in the Department of Medicine and founder of medical device company, Synchron. Together, they explore how innovation flourishes at the intersection of disciplines, trace the path from discovery to commercialisation, and share practical advice for those ready to take their first steps into the innovation space.
