L2M – Advancing the Commercial Potential of a Novel Simulation Tool for Thoracic Surgery Training

This project will support the commercialization of a new medical training tool designed to help doctors learn how to perform technically complex procedures for cancer staging and diagnosis. The partner organization, University Health Network, has developed a realistic 3D-printed simulation model that enables trainees to safely practice this procedure outside the operating room. Unlike current training tools, this model is affordable, portable, and highly customizable to different learning levels. With the prototype already developed and tested, the next step is to determine how to implement this innovation in hospitals and training programs. Through this internship, the intern will conduct market research, speak with potential users, and develop a strategic roadmap to help launch the product. This work will provide the partner organization with the information it needs to grow the business, scale manufacturing, expand its impact, and make advanced surgical training more accessible worldwide.

Faculty Supervisor:

Kazuhiro Yasufuku

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Partner:

DMZ Ventures Inc

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Toronto

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