The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) and Axis Research & Technologies have announced a partnership to establish what they describe as the nation’s first AI-powered Smart Surgical Performance Center. The facility will be located in a 36,000 square foot space and aims to advance surgical training, performance, and patient care by integrating real-time data and analytics through the OMNIMED SmartOR platform.
According to UMB and Axis, the new center will combine cadaveric and model training with immersive simulation suites. It is designed to create an environment where education, research, and technology intersect for students, clinicians, and engineers.
William F. Regine, MD, FACR, FACRO, Isadore & Fannie Schneider Foxman Chair of Radiation Oncology and President of UM Faculty Physicians said: “Through the lens of advancing clinical patient care, University of Maryland Faculty Physicians have led medical innovation through novel discoveries and state-of-the-art education. Our partnerships with cutting-edge biotech leaders such as Axis, and the incorporation of AI, will only accelerate the pace of our contributions into the next century of medicine.”
Graeme F. Woodworth, MD, Professor and Chair of Neurosurgery at the University of Maryland School of Medicine added: “This partnership represents the convergence of surgical expertise, advanced computation, and intelligent systems that will shape the future of surgical education and innovation. Together, we’re creating a data-driven environment that allows us to measure, refine, and elevate surgical performance—benefiting both clinicians and the patients they serve.”
Axis Research & Technologies currently operates facilities in Irvine (California), Columbia (Maryland), Nashville (Tennessee), and Houston (Texas). These locations focus on surgical education, cadaveric research, device development, and live broadcast collaboration.
Jill Goodwin, Chief Executive Officer of Axis Research & Technologies stated: “Axis was built to provide platforms where surgeons, educators, and innovators can come together to push healthcare forward. Partnering with the University of Maryland allows us to expand that vision into a connected, data-rich training ecosystem that will shape the future of surgery.”
Founded in 1807,the University of Maryland is recognized as one of Maryland’s leading public universities focused on health professions including medicine. UMB supports over 7,000 students across multiple disciplines.
