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Leverage UCLA’s world-class resources for medical innovation

At CASIT, our Industry Affiliates Program (IAP) fosters collaboration with industry and healthcare leaders, leveraging UCLA’s expertise in medicine, engineering, and technology. Since 2014, IAP has accelerated innovations from concept to clinical application, enhancing patient care and medical education.

Who we collaborate with

Clinicians: Surgeons and healthcare professionals committed to exceptional patient care.
Industry Partners: Entrepreneurs, startups, and organizations advancing healthcare technologies.
Innovators: Engineers and researchers developing new medical technologies.

Benefits of the Industry Affiliates Program

By joining the CASIT IAP, partners gain exclusive access to:

: Neutral meeting rooms: Host pre-competitive discussions and planning sessions.
Co-working areas: Collaborate on projects in dedicated spaces (as available).
Facility tours: Get exclusive insight into cutting-edge medical and research environments.
: Immersive educational opportunities: Learn from top-tier medical educators and innovative teaching methods.
Skills training facilities: Hone surgical and interventional expertise in leading-edge labs.
Specialized training programs: Develop professional skills with dedicated, partner-sponsored training.
: Subject to availability.
Facilities & simulation centers: CASIT offers state-of-the-art labs equipped with surgical simulators, telehealth suites, robotic surgery training systems, and adaptable training spaces to enhance surgical education and patient care.
Surgical education technology: CASIT provides top-tier simulation technology, including the da Vinci Skills Simulator, LapSim, GI Mentor, SonoSimulator, laparoscopic trainers, and VR-based team training tools.
Research technologies: CASIT supports research with specialized tools for tissue perfusion assessment, nerve conduction monitoring, and wearable technologies for tracking mobility, gait, balance, frailty, and sleep, as well as decentralized clinical trial tools.
Discover our advanced facilities and technology.
: Clinical testing collaborations: Work with clinicians to evaluate and refine new technologies.
Prototyping resources: Access advanced facilities and expertise for product development.
Strategic research partnerships: Engage in collaborative studies that drive medical practice forward.
Sponsored research: Support targeted initiatives and gain exclusive insights into emerging results.
Early access to breakthroughs: Stay ahead with first-look findings and cutting-edge innovations.
: Recruitment channels: Source top talent from the CASIT community.
Market strategy support: Get expert guidance on launching and scaling medical devices.
Healthcare focus groups & surveys: Conduct valuable research with targeted healthcare audiences.
: Independent board reviews: Benefit from impartial science and technology evaluations.
Proposal development & review: Strengthen research proposals with professional insights.
Comprehensive consulting: Access specialized expertise in biostatistics, clinical trial design, and medical product development.

Key institutional partners within UCLA

Geffen Hall at David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA

David Geffen School of Medicine (DGSOM)(Link is external)

Engage with top surgeons and researchers.

Collaborate on clinical trials and early-stage medical innovations.
Access 22 academic departments, 3,500 faculty, and a network of 280 community clinics.

UCLA Health System

Pilot new technologies at a leading healthcare provider.

Leverage 3.6 million annual outpatient visits for broad-scale testing
Utilize advanced clinical environments for effective product validation

Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI)(Link is external)

Bridge research and clinical practice.

Receive support for all phases of clinical trials, from early-stage to late-phase
Tap into comprehensive data analysis resources for impactful results

Center to Stream Healthcare in Place (C2SHIP)(Link is external)

Develop next-generation in-home healthcare solutions.

Test wearable devices and smart home systems in real-world environments
Gain critical insights to refine and scale patient-centered innovations

Advanced Surgical Education Facilities

Innovate in surgical techniques and training.

Collaborate on surgical simulators, VR-based training tools, and state-of-the-art methodologies
Work alongside top surgical professionals for hands-on insights and expertise