The Biomaterials & Tissue Engineering Centre, based in the University College London Division of Surgical and Interventional Science, has a strong record of research into the design, development and testing of medical devices in collaboration with industrial partners.

The Centre, headed by Professor Alexander Seifalian, is based at the Royal Free and University College Medical School and has state of the art facilities and expertise for the development of cardiovascular devices including bypass grafts, vascular stents and heart valves.

In 2007, Professor Seifalian's group won the prestigious overall Cardiovascular Innovation Award for Medical Futures, one of the UK's most sought after accolades for healthcare innovation; Working closely with Professor George Hamilton (UCL Surgery), the group developed a novel polymeric nanomaterial which was used to develop the first viable artificial artery, with a high success rate in trials.

The group combine cutting-edge research with an appreciation of commercial priorities, and BITECIC Ltd are able to access a wide range of tests and supporting expertise to evaluate implants; these include mechanical and biological trials that can be adapted to meet the particular requirements of our clients.