Australian Centre for NanoMedicine

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The Australian Centre for NanoMedicine (ACN) combines Medicine, Science and Engineering to deliver therapeutic solutions to research problems in medicine. ACN is a hub for nanomedicine research in Australia and through a commitment to research, education, knowledge transfer and commercialisation, ACN is dedicated to the prevention, diagnosis and curing of diseases, especially hard to treat diseases.

By taking the expertise that has been established across UNSW disciplines, ACN is a translational research centre based on a multidisciplinary approach that undertakes basic, clinical and institutional technological research.  This research is directed at increasing capabilities in specific disease focused programs by bringing biological scientists and nanotechnologists together to encourage collaboration and development of new technologies.

 
Vision
Our vision is to merge nanoscale science and engineering with medicine to yield fundamental and translational impact to advance human health
Mission
Our mission is to discover and translate cutting edge nano diagnostics and nanotherapeatics
Purpose
Our purpose is to advance clinical impact and human health

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About us

The Australian Centre for NanoMedicine (ACN) was established in mid-2011 as a national innovator in NanoMedicine, bringing together a diverse team of leading researchers in Medicine, Science and Engineering to deliver the next generation of health innovations.

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Our people

Meet our amazing ACN Members.

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Research

Our key research themes are focused on areas such as Diagnostics, Cell and Tissue Engineering, Drug Delivery and Therapeutics.

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Latest news
ATSE Gala Awards Ivy Ballroom Sydney 28 Oct 2026. Photography by Orlandosydney.com
UNSW wins three national awards for science and engineering innovation
October 30, 2026

Award-winning UNSW researchers are advancing cancer research with RASTRUM™ – a 3D bioprinting platform creating more realistic tumour models and paving the way for precision medicine. Developed with Australian Centre for NanoMedicine founding director Professor Maria Kavallaris, it’s research with real-world impact.

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Knitting silky hearts and growing tiny organs
October 19, 2026

From knitted silk heart supports to lab-grown mini-organs, UNSW scientists are engineering biomaterials to help the body heal – bringing nano medicine from the lab to life.

Justin Gooding at lecturn
Justin Gooding’s journey from discovery to impact
September 14, 2026

From molecular discovery to life-changing technologies, Scientia Professor Justin Gooding shows how nanomedicine can move from the lab into people’s lives.

Check out this years International NanoMedicine Conference !

Contact us

Address
Australian Centre for NanoMedicine
The University of New South Wales
School of Chemistry
Level 7, Hilmer Building (E8)

Phone: +61 2 9385 9766
Email: acn@unsw.edu.au