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