PracticePoint - Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Medical device R&D hub integrated with training facilities to accelerate bench-to-bedside translation and empower the next generation of healthcare clinicians and engineers. Prototype & Validation Testing support external researchers, healthcare professionals and academics - conduct cadaver, swine, human-subject, and phantom model testing labs - enable design, prototyping, evaluation, and training of medical devices - research areas from rehabilitative interventions to surgical robotics. Facility Features 45 min. from Boston, dedicated parking, adjacent to hotels - 2-Bed Surgical Suite w/ laparoscopic tower - Full Imaging Modalities - MRI, 3D C-Arm, Ultrasound - 12-Station Training Space - Swine & Cadaver Labs - 35,000 sf facility - Onsite Medical Device Prototyping Capabilities : 3D plastic and metal printing, CNC mill & lathe, waterjet cutter, laser cutter, and electronics assembly/testing Training support hands-on training for clinical staff, sales teams, and R&D associates - Medical Technology Training & Demos. - Resident & Medical Student Labs - Professional Society Events Engage A flexible engagement model addresses challenges in facility access, affordability, staffing, and collaboration for geographically dispersed teams - Affiliation with WPI not required - Pay-per use model & Memberships Available - Study director, Imaging Tech. & Subject Matter Expertise Provided by Staff