Neurosurgeon Dr. David Bervini and medical engineer Fredrick Johnson Joseph, the two founders of spin-off SurgeonsLab, are being awarded CHF 10,000 by Venture Kick for their work on a microsurgical 4D patient simulator.
How exactly can neurosurgeons practice their procedures? Neurovascular structures are extremely sensitive to mechanical disturbances. Surgical interventions can cause significant damage if performed incorrectly.
To further improve the training of future surgeons, the two founders of SurgeonsLab, Fredrick Johnson Joseph and Dr. David Bervini, have developed a device that simulates the situation of a neurosurgical operation in four dimensions (in space and time). This allows training to be carried out in realistic conditions without exposing patients to any risks.
Venture Kick is a private initiative that provides financial support to innovative projects in order to facilitate the transition from the research laboratory to market maturity. The Bervini and Joseph team is delighted with the award: «The CHF 10,000 represents important support for us at a stage of the project when investors are still showing little interest in our product.»
The Insel Group shares their delight and sees the award as further confirmation of the successful formula of close cooperation between Inselspital and the ARTORG Center at the University of Bern.
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