CARTIS objectives are:

  • To become the pre-eminent UK centre for the research, development and application of advanced technologies in surgery
  • To develop long-term international collaborations
  • To provide specialised teaching and training in advanced technologies in surgery
  • To assist in the transference of new techniques and approaches into clinical practice

 

Specifically, the new centre will:

  • Undertake and publish high quality research
  • Develop and refine new techniques and approaches such that can be reliably transferred into a clinical environment
  • To develop and provide named patient custom design and manufacturing capabilities for models, prostheses, implants, surgical guides, instruments and appliances
  • Provide training and updates for clinicians and associated professionals
  • Provide a basis for the further development of collaboration with other groups in related fields