BioMedical Technology Wing, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST)

The Biomedical Technology Wing (BMT Wing) located at the Satelmond Palace at Poojappura, Trivandrum consists of culturally diverse and pluralistic team committed to medical device development, research & teaching. The broad areas of activities of the h & teaching. The broad areas of activities of the wing include Medical devicesBiomaterialsBiocompatibilityTissue EngineeringProduct incubation and commercialization BMT Wing has been instrumental in establishing a medical device industry base in India by successfully developing and commercializing technologies of a number of devices and implants. Some of the commercialized technologies include blood bag, membrane oxygenator, hydrocephalus shunt, artificial heart valve, dental materials, hydroxyapatite based materials and implants. The Biomedical Technology wing has implemented a quality system meeting international standard ISO/IEC 17025 and is accredited by Le Comite Francais d'Acreditation (COFRAC), France. Head, BMT Wing is responsible for the overall administrative, technical and academic operations of BMT Wing and reports to the Director of the Institute. The activities of BMT Wing are classified into six groups. Each Group consists of various divisions / laboratories. To develop and translate innovative healthcare technologies.To undertake research on frontier areas of biomedical science & engineering.To generate competent biomedical professionals through education & training.To offer internationally accepted medical device testing & evaluation. To become a global leader in developing and translating affordable healthcare technologies through innovative research, education & training by 2020. ...view more