The Medical Engineering Research Facility (MERF) is the first facility to support the full cycle of research, validation, commercialisation and training activities necessary to ensure widespread adoption of new medical devices and techniques throughout Queensland, and around the world. MERF is designed to meet Australia's emerging needs in orthopaedic and artificial organ research, and provides a comprehensive suite of research and training facilities at the one location. The MERF Facility is within the Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation and the Science and Engineering Faculty. Funding is through Queensland Smart State Facilities Fund.