PracticePoint

PracticePoint’s Mission is to accelerate healthcare innovation and implementation for the benefit of patients. 

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 and other biological, wet studies, 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.