Year of Establishment: 2020
The “Giorgio Brunelli” Research and Technological Innovation Centre for Traumatology, Hand Surgery and Orthopaedics (RITMO) was established within the Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences and Public Health (DSMC) of the University of Brescia, with its administrative headquarters located within the same Department.
The Centre’s activities will be carried out through an interdisciplinary approach, in collaboration with the Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences and Public Health (DSMC), the Department of Molecular and Translational Medicine (DMMT), and the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering (DIMI).
The Centre’s main objectives focus on research and the dissemination of knowledge and are outlined below:
- developing and promoting initiatives lasting at least three years to strengthen research activities and technological innovation in traumatology, hand surgery and orthopaedics, with particular emphasis on:
- improving the methodological quality of scientific research in the Centre’s areas of interest;
- developing technological innovation projects for the design and implementation of medical devices, qualitative and quantitative functional assessment systems for the musculoskeletal system, and qualitative and quantitative assessment systems for learning outcomes in practical and theoretical-professional training activities within the Centre’s areas of interest;
- developing relationships with institutions and scientific and social-interest organisations to establish a collaborative network supporting the achievement of the objectives outlined above;
- organising seminars and scientific conferences on topics relevant to the Centre’s areas of interest;
- organising and delivering educational and training activities, including postgraduate programmes, in line with the Centre’s objectives;
- promoting and developing collaborative activities with universities and research and training centres, both in Italy and abroad, working in similar fields;
- entering into agreements and establishing partnerships with external public and private organisations and institutions, both nationally and internationally, to fulfil the Centre’s objectives.