IRTAL
Translational research institute focused on the musculoskeletal system. Operates interdisciplinary laboratories in biomechanics, bioengineering/tissue engineering and regenerative biology to support clinical evaluation, preclinical testing, scaffold prototyping and biomarker/IVD validation. Collaborates with universities and clinical partners and conducts training and scientific publishing activities.
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Nr. of Employees
small (1-50)
IRTAL
Via Giovan Battista Pontani, 9 – 06128 Perugia
Products
Bioengineering Laboratory
Conducts biomechanical studies on biological tissues and biomaterials, including joint function analysis and micro-fabrication of scaffolds.
Biology and Regenerative Medicine Laboratory
Isolates primary cells and adult mesenchymal stem cells for in vitro differentiation studies aimed at musculoskeletal tissue regeneration.
Biomechanical Functional Evaluations
Performs functional biomechanical assessments including gait analysis, joint kinematics, kinetics, electromyography, and isokinetic muscle testing.
Bioengineering Laboratory
Conducts biomechanical studies on biological tissues and biomaterials, including joint function analysis and micro-fabrication of scaffolds.
Biology and Regenerative Medicine Laboratory
Isolates primary cells and adult mesenchymal stem cells for in vitro differentiation studies aimed at musculoskeletal tissue regeneration.
Biomechanical Functional Evaluations
Performs functional biomechanical assessments including gait analysis, joint kinematics, kinetics, electromyography, and isokinetic muscle testing.
Services
On-site clinical assessments of gait, posture, muscle activation and strength using motion capture, force plates, EMG and dynamometry to support diagnosis and rehabilitation planning.
Laboratory services for mechanical characterization of tissues and biomaterials, joint simulation testing and validation of surgical techniques or implants using cadaveric specimens.
Isolation and culture of primary and mesenchymal stem cells, in vitro differentiation assays and scaffold-based tissue engineering experiments.
Rapid prototyping of scaffold structures and laboratory components using 3D printing and CAD/CAM workflows for research and preclinical testing.
Participation in clinical studies for biomarker selection, validation and IVD assay development including multi-marker panels and clinical validation workflows.
Management and editorial operations for a peer-reviewed journal in orthopedics and translational research.
On-site clinical assessments of gait, posture, muscle activation and strength using motion capture, force plates, EMG and dynamometry to support diagnosis and rehabilitation planning.
Laboratory services for mechanical characterization of tissues and biomaterials, joint simulation testing and validation of surgical techniques or implants using cadaveric specimens.
Isolation and culture of primary and mesenchymal stem cells, in vitro differentiation assays and scaffold-based tissue engineering experiments.
Rapid prototyping of scaffold structures and laboratory components using 3D printing and CAD/CAM workflows for research and preclinical testing.
Participation in clinical studies for biomarker selection, validation and IVD assay development including multi-marker panels and clinical validation workflows.
Management and editorial operations for a peer-reviewed journal in orthopedics and translational research.
Expertise Areas
- Clinical biomechanical assessment
- Musculoskeletal regenerative medicine
- Tissue engineering and scaffold prototyping
- Biomechanical testing and joint simulation
Key Technologies
- Optoelectronic motion capture (multi-camera)
- Force plates / GRF measurement
- Wireless surface electromyography (EMG)
- Isokinetic dynamometer
News & Updates
Repository of peer-reviewed publications produced by the institute between 2014 and 2017 covering biomechanics, tissue engineering, clinical studies and basic research.
Project proposal for a bioresorbable injectable scaffold for bone regenerative medicine received a Seal of Excellence from the European Commission.
Repository of peer-reviewed publications produced by the institute between 2014 and 2017 covering biomechanics, tissue engineering, clinical studies and basic research.
Project proposal for a bioresorbable injectable scaffold for bone regenerative medicine received a Seal of Excellence from the European Commission.