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| The GSA’s DDS has announced a partnership with the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh on the 3D Definitive Human project. Mr Ian Ritchie, President of RCSEd is pictured with one of the 3D digital models of the skeleton which were unveiled at the announcement. |
The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) has joined the
collaboration building the 3D Definitive Human it was announced today, 5
November 2015. The ground-breaking model, which is being created by a team of
international experts in 3D medical visualisation at The Glasgow School of Art’sDigital Design Studio (DDS), is also supported by the Scottish Funding Council
and NHS Education, Scotland. It builds on the 3D Head and Neck anatomy which
was unveiled by Scotland’s then First Minister, Alex Salmond, in April 2013,
and underlines Scotland’s position in the forefront of both medical
visualisation and simulation, and medical education and training.
collaboration building the 3D Definitive Human it was announced today, 5
November 2015. The ground-breaking model, which is being created by a team of
international experts in 3D medical visualisation at The Glasgow School of Art’sDigital Design Studio (DDS), is also supported by the Scottish Funding Council
and NHS Education, Scotland. It builds on the 3D Head and Neck anatomy which
was unveiled by Scotland’s then First Minister, Alex Salmond, in April 2013,
and underlines Scotland’s position in the forefront of both medical
visualisation and simulation, and medical education and training.
The first images of the 3D Definitive Human were unveiled in the
state of the art Lab 1 at the Digital Design Studio after an official signing
of the partnership agreement, which will result in the final model being
potentially available to over 22,500 fellows and members of the RCSEd across
the globe as well as to medical, dental and anatomy students.
state of the art Lab 1 at the Digital Design Studio after an official signing
of the partnership agreement, which will result in the final model being
potentially available to over 22,500 fellows and members of the RCSEd across
the globe as well as to medical, dental and anatomy students.
This ultrarealistic
3D model, The Definitive Human will lead to a step change in medical and
surgical teaching, education and training since uniquely it will be interactive
in real time, and thus enable virtual dissection and re-assembly thereby supporting
study, pre-operative planning and surgical simulation. Work on the skeleton is
complete and within the next two years the musculo-skeletal mechanics, viscera
and anatomical systems will be completed. The model is being created from various anatomical references
including precise medical scans of donor cadavers in the Laboratory of Human Anatomy, School of Life
Sciences at the University of Glasgow and with specialist input from experts
including the Fulbright Chair –the Professor of Anatomy and Cell Biology at University of
Illinois, Chicago.
3D model, The Definitive Human will lead to a step change in medical and
surgical teaching, education and training since uniquely it will be interactive
in real time, and thus enable virtual dissection and re-assembly thereby supporting
study, pre-operative planning and surgical simulation. Work on the skeleton is
complete and within the next two years the musculo-skeletal mechanics, viscera
and anatomical systems will be completed. The model is being created from various anatomical references
including precise medical scans of donor cadavers in the Laboratory of Human Anatomy, School of Life
Sciences at the University of Glasgow and with specialist input from experts
including the Fulbright Chair –the Professor of Anatomy and Cell Biology at University of
Illinois, Chicago.
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| Mr Ian Ritchie, President of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and Professor Tom Inns, Director of The Glasgow School of Art sign the partnership agreement |
“We are
delighted that the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh is to partner our
Digital Design Studio in this
ground-breaking project,” says Professor Tom Inns, Director of The
Glasgow School of Art. “The Royal College
of Surgeons of Edinburgh strives to be at the forefront of surgical education and
through this collaboration they will both contribute to and benefit from an
innovation that will lead to a step change in anatomical education.”
delighted that the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh is to partner our
Digital Design Studio in this
ground-breaking project,” says Professor Tom Inns, Director of The
Glasgow School of Art. “The Royal College
of Surgeons of Edinburgh strives to be at the forefront of surgical education and
through this collaboration they will both contribute to and benefit from an
innovation that will lead to a step change in anatomical education.”
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| Mr Ian Ritchie, President of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, and Dr Paul Chapman, Acting Director of the GSA’s Digital Design Studio, with an image from the 3D Head and Neck Anatomy |
The GSA’s Digital Design Studio
works acorss a wide range of visualisations and simulation project including
the Scottish Ten and the award winning 3D immersive battle experience at the
Battle of Bannockburn Visitore Centre.
works acorss a wide range of visualisations and simulation project including
the Scottish Ten and the award winning 3D immersive battle experience at the
Battle of Bannockburn Visitore Centre.
“Our work on the Definitive Human begins with MRI and CT
scans and Photogrammetry of cadavers,” explains Dr Paul Chapman, Acting Director of the Digital Design Studio. “Then our expert 3D modellers, computer
artists and 3D computer programmers create the real time interactive three
dimensional model using the kind of
techniques that are also used to create computer gaming environments.”
scans and Photogrammetry of cadavers,” explains Dr Paul Chapman, Acting Director of the Digital Design Studio. “Then our expert 3D modellers, computer
artists and 3D computer programmers create the real time interactive three
dimensional model using the kind of
techniques that are also used to create computer gaming environments.”
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Effective surgical treatment starts with a sound understanding of anatomy,” says Mr Ian Ritchie,
President of the Royal College of Surgeons
of Edinburgh. “We believe that the DDS 3D Definitive Human Project
is a ground breaking approach to understanding anatomy which will be
fundamentally important to our UK and International Fellowship and Membership.
We are pleased to be able to support this important project.”
Effective surgical treatment starts with a sound understanding of anatomy,” says Mr Ian Ritchie,
President of the Royal College of Surgeons
of Edinburgh. “We believe that the DDS 3D Definitive Human Project
is a ground breaking approach to understanding anatomy which will be
fundamentally important to our UK and International Fellowship and Membership.
We are pleased to be able to support this important project.”
“The 3D Definitive Human takes the learning out of the operating
theatre,” adds Craig McIllhenny, Surgical Director of
the Faculty of Surgical trainers at RCSEd. “For
a trainee to be able to see the anatomy of an intervention ‘virtually’ would
make initial patient interventions much safer.”
theatre,” adds Craig McIllhenny, Surgical Director of
the Faculty of Surgical trainers at RCSEd. “For
a trainee to be able to see the anatomy of an intervention ‘virtually’ would
make initial patient interventions much safer.”
Importantly, The 3D Definitive Human collaboration also
includes the continuing participation of key partners of NHS Education
Scotland, a key partner in the 3D Head and Neck anatomy, and of the Scottish
Funding Council.
includes the continuing participation of key partners of NHS Education
Scotland, a key partner in the 3D Head and Neck anatomy, and of the Scottish
Funding Council.
“NES welcomes the
ongoing development of the definitive human which will have applicability
across a wide range of healthcare disciplines,” says David Felix, Postgraduate Dental Dean, NHS
Education Scotland. “This is an exciting
initiative which builds upon the head and neck resource that was only made
possible by the support of NES.”
ongoing development of the definitive human which will have applicability
across a wide range of healthcare disciplines,” says David Felix, Postgraduate Dental Dean, NHS
Education Scotland. “This is an exciting
initiative which builds upon the head and neck resource that was only made
possible by the support of NES.”
It was also confirmed today that in the coming weeks the 3D Head
and Neck Anatomy, which is already being used in dental teaching, will be
available for students in Scotland as a pc download to facilitate personal
study.
and Neck Anatomy, which is already being used in dental teaching, will be
available for students in Scotland as a pc download to facilitate personal
study.
The 3D
Definitive Human is expected to be ready to be tested on beta test sites (including the teams at Torbay and Plymouth hospitals) in late 2017
and introduced into full surgical and anatomical training the following year.
Definitive Human is expected to be ready to be tested on beta test sites (including the teams at Torbay and Plymouth hospitals) in late 2017
and introduced into full surgical and anatomical training the following year.
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For
further information on The Glasgow School of Art, the DDS and the 3D Definitive
Human contact:
further information on The Glasgow School of Art, the DDS and the 3D Definitive
Human contact:
Lesley
Booth 0779 941
4474 press@gsa.ac.uk
Booth 0779 941
4474 press@gsa.ac.uk
For further
information on the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh contact:
information on the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh contact:
Aoife O’Sullivan 0131 527 1593 a.osullivan@rcsed.ac.uk
Paul Keirnan 07799 647 978 pkeirnan@wavelengthgroup.com
Notes for Editors
3D digital
Head and Neck Anatomy
Head and Neck Anatomy
Partnered
by NES Scotland, and working with academics at the Dental
School and the Laboratory of Human Anatomy, School of Life Sciences at the
University of Glasgow under the guidance of Dr Paul Rea, and the Centre for
Health Science at Raigmore Hospital in Inverness, this novel, interactive anatomical teaching and
learning tool was devised to support training, specifically for dental students
in Scotland. Since its introduction the 3D Head and Neck has been issued to be
tested by a number of beta test sites including the teams at Torbay and
Plymouth hospitals under the expert guidance of their Director of Education, Dr Matt Halkes. Expert guidance in the
creation of the 3D Head and Neck anatomy has been provided by a number of key
organisations and individuals including Fulbright Chair Anna Lysakowski, the Professor of Anatomy and Cell Biology at University of
Illinois, Chicago. The 3D Head and Neck Anatomy is
already being used across Scotland in dental teaching, and will be available
for students as a PC download in the coming weeks.
by NES Scotland, and working with academics at the Dental
School and the Laboratory of Human Anatomy, School of Life Sciences at the
University of Glasgow under the guidance of Dr Paul Rea, and the Centre for
Health Science at Raigmore Hospital in Inverness, this novel, interactive anatomical teaching and
learning tool was devised to support training, specifically for dental students
in Scotland. Since its introduction the 3D Head and Neck has been issued to be
tested by a number of beta test sites including the teams at Torbay and
Plymouth hospitals under the expert guidance of their Director of Education, Dr Matt Halkes. Expert guidance in the
creation of the 3D Head and Neck anatomy has been provided by a number of key
organisations and individuals including Fulbright Chair Anna Lysakowski, the Professor of Anatomy and Cell Biology at University of
Illinois, Chicago. The 3D Head and Neck Anatomy is
already being used across Scotland in dental teaching, and will be available
for students as a PC download in the coming weeks.
The
Digital Design Studio at The Glasgow School of Art
Digital Design Studio at The Glasgow School of Art
The DDS currently
specialises in postgraduate teaching and research. It has been a leader in
research and development within the field of high-end 3D simulation and
visualisation since 1997.Working with EU and UK Research Councils, Government
departments and blue-chip companies, the DDS has created advanced visualisation
products in various industries including the automotive, built environment,
defence, shipbuilding and medical sectors. The DDS has a strong background in
the medical visualisation sector, and has produced 3D digital models of
selected anatomy to support activities such as pre-operative planning, risk
reduction, surgical simulation and increased patient safety.
specialises in postgraduate teaching and research. It has been a leader in
research and development within the field of high-end 3D simulation and
visualisation since 1997.Working with EU and UK Research Councils, Government
departments and blue-chip companies, the DDS has created advanced visualisation
products in various industries including the automotive, built environment,
defence, shipbuilding and medical sectors. The DDS has a strong background in
the medical visualisation sector, and has produced 3D digital models of
selected anatomy to support activities such as pre-operative planning, risk
reduction, surgical simulation and increased patient safety.
The DDS is a partner in
the CCDV (with Historic Environment Scotland and CyArk) which has delivered the
admired Scottish 10 – 3D visualisations of five of Scotland’s
UNESO World Heritage sites and five international heritage sites to
foster global collaboration and build lasting partnerships based on cultural
connections. It is currently creating 3D models of
Scotland’s most recent UNESO World Heritage site, the Forth Bridge. The DDS
also created the award-winning 3D visualisations and soundscapes for the state
of the art digital battle scenes as part of the transformation of visitor
facility to mark the 700th anniversary of the Battle of Bannockburn in 2014.
the CCDV (with Historic Environment Scotland and CyArk) which has delivered the
admired Scottish 10 – 3D visualisations of five of Scotland’s
UNESO World Heritage sites and five international heritage sites to
foster global collaboration and build lasting partnerships based on cultural
connections. It is currently creating 3D models of
Scotland’s most recent UNESO World Heritage site, the Forth Bridge. The DDS
also created the award-winning 3D visualisations and soundscapes for the state
of the art digital battle scenes as part of the transformation of visitor
facility to mark the 700th anniversary of the Battle of Bannockburn in 2014.
The DDS is in the
forefront of sound for the moving image having won many international awards
for its collaborations with film and TV production companies, most recently Written by Mrs Bach which won a New York
Festivals Award.
forefront of sound for the moving image having won many international awards
for its collaborations with film and TV production companies, most recently Written by Mrs Bach which won a New York
Festivals Award.
The Royal
College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
RCSEd was first
incorporated as the Barber Surgeons of Edinburgh in 1505, and is one of the
oldest surgical corporations in the world with a membership of over 22,500
professionals in approximately 100 countries worldwide. The College
promotes the highest standards of surgical and dental practice through its
interest in education, training and examinations, its liaison with external
medical bodies and representation of the modern surgical and
dental workforce. It is also home to the UK’s only Faculty of Surgical
Trainers, open to all those with an interest in surgical training regardless of
College affiliation. Find RCSEd on Twitter www.twitter.com/RCSEd and on Facebook www.facebook.com/rcsed
incorporated as the Barber Surgeons of Edinburgh in 1505, and is one of the
oldest surgical corporations in the world with a membership of over 22,500
professionals in approximately 100 countries worldwide. The College
promotes the highest standards of surgical and dental practice through its
interest in education, training and examinations, its liaison with external
medical bodies and representation of the modern surgical and
dental workforce. It is also home to the UK’s only Faculty of Surgical
Trainers, open to all those with an interest in surgical training regardless of
College affiliation. Find RCSEd on Twitter www.twitter.com/RCSEd and on Facebook www.facebook.com/rcsed
NHS
Education Scotland
Education Scotland
NES
is NHS Scotland’s national education and training Board. We are responsible for
supporting NHS services to the people of Scotland through the development and
delivery of education and training for all those who work in NHS Scotland. We
work closely with a range of partners to deliver our vision of Quality
Education for a Healthier Scotland
is NHS Scotland’s national education and training Board. We are responsible for
supporting NHS services to the people of Scotland through the development and
delivery of education and training for all those who work in NHS Scotland. We
work closely with a range of partners to deliver our vision of Quality
Education for a Healthier Scotland
Scottish
Funding Council
Funding Council
The Scottish Funding
Council (SFC) is helping make Scotland the best place in the world to learn, to
educate, to research and to innovate. Investing around £1.5 billion of public
money each year, SFC’s funding enables Scotland’s 25 colleges and 19
universities provide life-changing opportunities for over half a million
people.
Council (SFC) is helping make Scotland the best place in the world to learn, to
educate, to research and to innovate. Investing around £1.5 billion of public
money each year, SFC’s funding enables Scotland’s 25 colleges and 19
universities provide life-changing opportunities for over half a million
people.
SFC’s support for university research means every university in Scotland
is able to carry out world-leading research. Its work is helping to transform
key industries by bringing business, universities and colleges closer together.
is able to carry out world-leading research. Its work is helping to transform
key industries by bringing business, universities and colleges closer together.