Collaborations
Clinical Partners
We collaborate with leading hospitals and medical centers to advance clinical translation of innovative spinal research and technologies. Our partnerships facilitate real-world application, validation, and implementation of cutting-edge solutions.
- Baptist Health: A premier healthcare system providing access to advanced clinical facilities and patient care networks for testing and deploying spinal innovations.
- Boca Raton Regional Hospital: A leading regional medical center supporting clinical trials and translational research for spinal health advancements.
- Marcus Neuroscience Institute: A specialized institute focused on neurological and spinal research, enabling collaboration on advanced diagnostic and therapeutic solutions.
Industry Partners
Our industry partnerships drive the development, commercialization, and scalability of SIRI’s spinal research and technologies. We work with both established and emerging leaders in medical technology and spinal solutions.
- Existing Partners:
- Medtronic: A global leader in medical devices, providing expertise in spinal implants and surgical technologies to enhance our research and development efforts.
- Stryker: Supports innovative spinal solutions through advanced instrumentation and surgical systems, contributing to improved patient outcomes.
- Republic Spine LLC: Collaborates on the design and commercialization of next-generation spinal implants and devices.
- Potential Partners:
- NVIDIA: Leverages AI and computational technologies to accelerate data analysis, simulation, and modeling for spinal research, enhancing precision and innovation.
Academic Collaborators
Our global network of academic collaborators brings diverse expertise to advance spinal research and innovation. These partnerships foster interdisciplinary approaches to address complex challenges in spinal health.
| Name | Position | Expertise |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. James Doulgeris | CTO, Republic Spine Inc. | Spine implant design and 3D modeling |
| Dr. Ioannis D. Papanastassiou | Orthopedic Department, General Oncological Hospital Kifisias “Agioi Anargyroi,” Athens, Greece | Hybrid spine implant design |
| Dr. Kamran Aghayev | Neurosurgery Department, Biruni University, Istanbul, Turkey | Innovative spine surgical techniques |
| Dr. Min Shi | Assistant Professor, University of Louisiana at Lafayette | Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
| Dr. Xinqin Liao | Professor, Department of Electronic Science, Xiamen University | Biomedical engineering |
| Dr. Huihao Wang | Professor, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine | Finite Element Analysis (FEA) of the cervical spine |
| Dr. Yufei Tang | Associate Professor, Florida Atlantic University | Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
| Dr. Erik Engeberg | Professor, Florida Atlantic University | Robot control |
How to Collaborate
If your organization or research team is interested in collaborating on innovative spinal health solutions, we invite you to connect with the Spine and Intervertebral Research Institute (SIRI). Our interdisciplinary team is open to partnerships that advance the field and create real-world impact. To discuss potential collaborations, please contact us! We look forward to working together.