3DMedLive, 3D Printing in Surgery
As well as providing a platform for the presentation and discussion of scientific ideas, offering the opportunity to connect with other innovators is core to the mission of 3DMedLIVE. In line with the ethos of 3DMedNet, communication is key to progressing this field, so over the two days there will be plenty of opportunities to network and meet new contacts.
Who will be there?
- Surgeons, radiologists and a range of healthcare practitioners from multi-disciplinary teams in the NHS and private hospitals
- Information governance and finance specialists from NHS and private hospitals
- Regulators
- Researchers and Directors of engineering, medical physics and innovation
- Medtech start-ups
- Legal and policy advisors
- Venture capitalists
- Central government
- 3D printing hardware, software and consumable suppliers from across the UK and Europe
What will the event look like?
- Panel discussions and roundtable
- Case studies to learn and benchmark your experience
- ‘Beyond the theatre’ conversations
- Mix directly with experts in surgical practice, regulation and bringing 3D printing technology into clinical practice
What will be discussed?
- Understanding this growing area of personalised medicine, part of the NHS 2020 vision
- Innovations, techniques and applications of 3D printing
- Benefits for surgical training and patient consent
- Understanding the process of patient-specific surgical models and implants
- Understanding the regulatory landscape for customised medical devices, and how the 2020 regulations will change thisReducing costs and improving outcomes
- Which route: outsource, in-house service provider or build your own 3D printing lab?
- Doctorpreneurs: how to get your idea to an MVP and fund your start-up
