MedTeQ focuses on creating the next generation of medical imaging and monitoring systems, as  well as creating completely new ways of making medical images required to measure physiological function. This technology platform provides both hardware and software solutions to clinical problems, thereby combining medical R&D with information technology R&D. The MedTeQ Centre at UQ undertakes all the R&D development of medical devices in consultation with clinicians at each of the partner hospitals. In fact, MedTeQ facilities,  laboratories located at the Prince Charles, Wesley Research Institute and Mater Hospitals, houses researchers working directly with clinicians.

The broad aim of the research undertaken through MedTeQ is to address the growing number of surgical procedures that are carried out using minimally invasive techniques, specialized devices and instruments used in the procedures (including monitors and imaging equipment, electrosurgical devices, handheld instruments, auxiliary devices, and accessories). The overall R&D focus covers innovation in medical imaging engineering including:

• improved imaging systems
• the development of advanced image processing
• semi-automated diagnostic software
• new sensors and systems for physiological monitoring and the transmission of signals.

A number of new software or software-enhanced products will be developed, including systems and devices that facilitate the integration of medical signal and images into telehealth systems, systems and devices that enable or facilitate a variety of new image handling, image analysis and visualization capabilities, and intelligent systems for semi-automated screening and automated risk analysis.