Associate Professor John Field, Comparative Orthopedic Research Surgical Facility
"Working with industry has its rewards. When big players such a Smith and Nephew get involved, nothing is too much in relation to the provision of help in getting the project up off the ground. Finding the right partner is crucial; both parties need to have the same goals and expectations for the venture to be a success. However, once you've found your match, a well nurtured relationship provides many benefits for all parties involved. In my case, without industry support, my facility would not exist. I have performed many projects now with Smith and Nephew: our relationship is rock solid and we work effectively together due to shared goals and understanding. Flinders Partners have been the facilitators in establishing and supporting the ground rules (contract etc) under which all our projects have taken place."
