Centro NINA


Centro NINA is a pioneering training and research center in Pisa, Italy, specializing in simulation and augmented reality to train healthcare professionals in maternal and infant care. Established over ten years ago, it has grown into a national reference for neonatal simulation training, offering advanced courses, innovative projects, and state-of-the-art simulation spaces to improve clinical skills and patient safety.

Industries

analytics
clinical-trials
simulation
training

Nr. of Employees

small (1-50)

Centro NINA


Products

Digital newborn assessment application (DIANA)

A digital application prototype for assisted newborn assessment intended to support clinical evaluation workflows.

Mechatronic neonatal respiratory system simulator

A mechatronic respiratory simulator designed for neonatal mechanical ventilation training and device testing.

Sensorized neonatal intubation skill trainer

A training device instrumented with sensors to record and evaluate intubation technique and provide objective performance metrics.

Virtual/AR neonatal intubation training application

Software applications providing immersive guidance and multi-view feedback for neonatal intubation training.

Simulation facility modules with integrated AV control

On-site simulation suites equipped with manikins, clinical devices, multi-camera recording and a control room for scenario management and debriefing.


Services

Simulation-based clinical courses

Instructor-led simulation courses for neonatology, obstetrics and anesthesiology delivered to students, internal staff and external professionals.

Crisis Resource Management and team training

Multidisciplinary simulations focusing on non-technical skills, team coordination and decision-making in high-pressure scenarios.

Virtual/AR training software development and deployment

Design and delivery of immersive VR/AR training applications for procedural skills and scenario simulation.

Audio/video recording and debriefing services

AV capture, storage and editing of simulation sessions and debriefings with real-time monitoring and playback for learning and quality improvement.

Research, prototyping and device development

Collaborative R&D projects including mechatronic simulator design, sensor integration and academic dissemination.

Counseling and communication support services

Individual and group counseling interventions and training to improve communication between clinicians, patients and families.

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Expertise Areas

  • Simulation-based clinical education (neonatology and obstetrics)
  • Crisis Resource Management and multidisciplinary team training
  • Instructor training and curriculum development for simulation educators
  • Immersive training application development (VR/AR)
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Key Technologies

  • High-fidelity and sensorized manikins
  • Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR)
  • Mechatronic respiratory simulation systems
  • Audio signal analysis and machine learning
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