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- Retinal Disease and Clinical Imaging Research Group
- Optical Imaging and Visualisation
- Public Health and Health Systems Research Group
- Myopia Research Group
- Ocular Surface Research (Inc. Dry Eye and Contact Lenses)
- Centre for Eye Health Research Group (CFEH)
- Sensory Processes Research Laboratory
- Eye Research Group
- Vision Loss and Health Ageing Group
- Testing and developing new antimicrobials and overcoming antimicrobial resistance (TADOAR)
- Ocular Pathology Research Group
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Research excellence
- Validation of a novel non-invasive high throughput screening tool for peripheral neuropathy in type 2 diabetes
- Eye infection and contact lens
- Development of novel antimicrobial scaffolds
- Preventing injuries and promoting health, safety and mobility for older people with age-related eye disease
- Biomarkers in dry eye disease
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- Optometry clinic
- ORLAB
- About us
- Study areas
- Student life & resources
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Research & impact
Research groups
- Retinal Disease and Clinical Imaging Research Group
- Optical Imaging and Visualisation
- Public Health and Health Systems Research Group
- Myopia Research Group
- Ocular Surface Research (Inc. Dry Eye and Contact Lenses)
- Centre for Eye Health Research Group (CFEH)
- Sensory Processes Research Laboratory
- Eye Research Group
- Vision Loss and Health Ageing Group
- Testing and developing new antimicrobials and overcoming antimicrobial resistance (TADOAR)
- Ocular Pathology Research Group
Research excellence
- Validation of a novel non-invasive high throughput screening tool for peripheral neuropathy in type 2 diabetes
- Eye infection and contact lens
- Development of novel antimicrobial scaffolds
- Preventing injuries and promoting health, safety and mobility for older people with age-related eye disease
- Biomarkers in dry eye disease
- Partner with us
- Optometry clinic
- ORLAB

This research aims to develop quorum-sensing inhibitors, antimicrobial peptides, mimics and nitric oxide-releasing polymers, incorporating them into polymers and biomaterials to reduce device-related infections.
Competitive advantage
- Portfolio of antimicrobial and antibiofilm agents and scaffolds with novel mechanisms of action.
- Antimicrobial coatings technologies with demonstrated in-vivo efficacy at preventing device-related infections.
- Recognised international experts in the field of antimicrobial discovery and biomaterials.
- Outstanding track record in novel surface strategies for antimicrobial control with multiple industry-supported and government funding.
Impact
Up to 65% of all hospital acquired infections are caused by microbial colonisation of surfaces. This is a major health problem that can be prevented by new technologies which will save billions of dollars in healthcare costs and provide substantial economic benefits for industries.
Successful outcomes
- completed Phase III clinical trials for antimicrobial contact lenses
- antimicrobial prototype devices for major biomedical companies.
Capabilities and facilities
- World class synthetic chemistry facilities including NMR and mass spectrometry, supported by a diverse range of imaging and surface characterisation facilities from the Mark Wainwright Analytical Centre.
- Fully equipped microbiology, molecular biology and cell culture laboratories.
- Clinically relevant animal models for device-related infections.
Our partners
- Prof Annelise Barron, Stanford University
- Prof David MacKenzie, University of Sydney
- Prof Krasimir Vasilev, Flinders University
More information
Professor Naresh Kumar
School of Chemistry
+61 2 9385 4698
n.kumar@unsw.edu.au
Professor Mark Willcox
Professor and Director of Research
+61 2 9065 5394
m.willcox@unsw.edu.au