Dr Rui (Chris) Ruan is a clinician-scientist, orthopaedic researcher and co-inventor of Marine Biomedical’s nacre-derived biomaterial technology. He has more than 10 years of experience in orthopaedic and regenerative medicine research in Australia, with a particular focus on biomaterials, tissue engineering, bone regeneration and the translation of medical technologies from laboratory research toward clinical application.

Chris played a key role in the development and commercial translation of Marine Biomedical’s technology, previously serving as Head of Medical Research and Production. His work has contributed to the development of nacre-derived biomaterials for bone regeneration and helped establish the scientific foundation of Marine Biomedical.

He currently works clinically as an Orthopaedics Registrar in Western Australia and holds research appointments with The University of Western Australia. His academic portfolio includes 20 peer-reviewed publications, two international patents and a book chapter, with research spanning orthopaedic biomaterials, bone and soft-tissue regeneration, and surgical technologies.

Chris was a recipient of the 2024 ANZORS Annual Orthopaedic Innovation Award due to the invention of PearlBone™ and has presented his research at major national and international scientific and clinical conferences. His work bridges clinical orthopaedics, biomedical research and medical-device innovation, with a focus on translating Australian research into technologies that can improve patient care.