Biotronics3D Opens Innovation Centre in Cambridge
Cambridge, UK, March 02, 2009—Biotronics3D Ltd (www.biotronics3d.com), a leading provider of software technology and services for the diagnostic imaging industry, today announced it has opened an Innovation Centre in Cambridge, UK to boost its research and development capabilities. The strategic location next to a world leading academic institution and in the heart of several unique medical technology clusters will allow the company to accelerate the development of novel components for its future products.
“As part of our ongoing expansion, Biotronics3D is pleased to open an Innovation Centre in Cambridge. Its strategic location, as well as the addition of new personnel who bring with them long experience in the medical imaging sector, allows us to progress quickly against our product roadmap,” said Dr Harry Hatzakis, President and CEO, Biotronics3D. “Our new facility will solely focus on research and will support growth in all of our functional units, including product development, technical services, quality assurance, and global business strategy.”
“The first major project at Cambridge is MODiMaS which stands for Multimodal Oncology Disease Management System and will enhance the oncology product portfolio of the company for the early detection of breast cancer” said Dr Costis Kompis, Director of Innovation, Biotronics3D. “The successful cancer care application of the future will be built around a framework that enables the delivery of highly customisable and personalised services to technologists, radiologists, surgeons, nurses, referring physicians and patients.”
Supported by the East of England Development Agency (EEDA), the MODiMAS project will create new jobs and ensure that the East of England remains globally competitive. Annabel Grant, of EEDA’s Access to Finance team, said: “East of England has an abundance of research capabilities and commercial expertise in the field of medical imaging, and we believe that companies like Biotronics3D can be the key to strengthen the region’s profile as a major biotech hub of excellence. It is great news that Biotronics3D are establishing a presence in our region. Their technologies, will appeal to healthcare organisations and pharmaceutical companies around the world.”
Biotronics3D’s new office is located at Orwell House, Cowley Road, CB4 0PP, and can be reached by phone on +44(0) 1223 223 933.
