PracticePoint

Medical device R&D Hub integrated with Training Facilities to empower the next generation of healthcare clinicians and engineers. 

PracticePoint at Worcester Polytechnic Institute is a premier in-vivo & ex-vivo life science training and R&D facility, providing companies with cutting-edge resources for real-world training, designing, prototyping, and testing various health technologies and surgical innovations. Beyond the state-of-the-art clinical spaces, our team’s diverse expertise helps bridge gaps by offering support in image/equipment operations, study design/conduct, IACUC writing, technical guidance, and access to subject matter experts. 

Designed for affordability and accessibility, PracticePoint enables rapid testing and training, minimizing costs and timelines. With capabilities for cadaver, swine, and other wet labs, it is an ideal hub for advancing medical innovation and hands-on learning. 

The facility features advanced equipment such as a SIGNA Premier 3T MRI, a fully functional operating room, an ICU, a physician office, an apartment, and state-of-the-art motion capture technologies. Its advanced manufacturing capabilities, including 3D printing, CNC machining, and electronics assembly, support seamless transitions from concept to production, benefiting both researchers and industry partners. 

Prototype & Validation Testing - support external researchers, healthcare professionals and academics

• Conduct cadaver, swine, human-subject, and phantom model labs
• Enable design, prototyping, evaluation, and training of medical devices

Training - support hands-on training for clinical staff sales teams, and R&D associates

• Medical Technology Training & Demos.
• Resident & Medical Student Labs
• Professional Society Events

Facility Logistics

• 45 min. from Boston
• Dedicated free parking
• Adjacent to hotels

Study Director, Imaging Assistance, & Subject Guidance Available