CIMIT: Center for Integration of Medicine and Innovative Technology

Center for Integration of Medicine and Innovative Technology (CIMIT)
Transforming Healthcare Delivery Through Collaboration and Technological Solutions

CIMIT fosters collaboration among world-class experts in translational medicine, science and engineering, in concert with industry, foundations and government, to rapidly improve patient care by catalyzing the discovery, development and implementation of innovative solutions to pressing clinical problems. LEARN MORE »

Our strategic initiatives focus on novel devices, procedures and innovations:
» Warfighter Care / Soldier Medicine
» NeuroHealth
» Integrated Clinical Environments
» CIMIT Accelerator
» Other initiatives and programs

In the Spotlight

HanGenix Hand Hygience Compliance System

HanGenix Hand Hygiene Technology Solutions
A comprehensive solution based on an integrated system for monitoring, reminding and capturing data

HanGenix, the first company spun out of the CIMIT Accelerator program, is focused on reducing hospital acquired infections (HAI) by installing a technology solution that reminds clinicians to perform proper hand hygiene within patient care zones and documents their compliance.

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Virtual visit between patient and clinician

Ambulatory Practice of the Future (APF)
A new approach to patient-centric primary care medicine using teams, smart technology and innovative space and processes

As part of the CIMIT Integrated Clinical Environments Initiative, the MGH APF is an innovative learning lab functioning as a primary care clinic for employees and their spouses. This IT rich environment includes virtual visits and remote conferencing, consulting, scheduling and check-in.

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Closed-Loop Seizure Detection Device
A technique using machine learning algorithms to detect seizures and electromagnets to stimulate the vagus nerve to stop them

With the ultimate goal to remove unpredictability out of the equation for epilepsy patients, the CIMIT Neurotechnology Program is working on a system to detect and prevent epilepsy seizures. An hospital study at BIDMC using this new device has shown great promise.

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Medic and first responder practicing soldier medicine

Combat Medic Training System (COMETS)
An interactive, full body trauma casualty system that reacts autonomously to an extensive range of situations

CIMIT's Simulation Program creates tools and environments where care providers can develop, test and refine patient care approaches. Projects like COMETS, emphasizing the unique needs of soldiers, allow them to practice in environments similar to where care will be given.

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Who We Are and What We Do

CIMIT is a non-profit consortium of Boston's leading teaching hospitals and universities with strategic international affiliations and government partnerships. Our in-house multidisciplinary team of full-time experts—Site Miners, Program Leaders, Facilitation Leaders and more—are skilled in all phases of the research process from innovation, through demonstration, into commercialization and into patient application.

We provide innovators with resources to revolutionize patient care:
» Foster collaboration to rapidly move ideas from bench to bedside.
» Facilitate complex process of introducing solutions into healthcare.
» Accelerate development and adoption of innovations into practice.
» Fund initiatives for improving care of military and civilian patients.

LEARN MORE ABOUT CIMIT »

Founded.......................................1998
Member Institutions...................13
Industry Partners........................60+
Projects Funded.........................550+
Active Projects.............................76
Principal Investigators...............310+
Peer-Reviewed Publications....500+
Invention Disclosures................200+
Patent Applications.....................200+
Patents Issued............................30+
Licenses.......................................10+
Companies Formed...................15+

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NEWS & EVENTS

CIMIT Investigators Develop New Drug Release Mechanism Utilizing 3D Superhydrophobic Materials »
According to recent study published in JACS, this new mechanism uses air as removable barrier to control rate at which drug released

CIMIT Names 2012 Young Clinician Research Award Recipients »
Eight Clinicians Win $50,000 to Fund Transformative Innovations in Healthcare Research

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STAKEHOLDERS

Consortium Institutions
» Beth Israel Deaconess
» Boston Medical Center
» Boston University
» Brigham & Women's Hospital
» Charles Stark Draper Laboratory
» Children's Hospital Boston
» Harvard Medical School
» Massachusetts General Hospital
» Mass. Institute of Technology
» Newton-Wellesley Hospital
» Northeastern University
» Partners HealthCare
» VA Boston Healthcare System

International Affiliates
» A*STAR (Singapore)
» MIMIT (Manchester, UK)

Government Partnerships
» Department of Defense
» TATRC
» USAMRMC

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