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Mayo Clinic Florida | Anatomic 3D Printing

“We are the first known program that is introducing the field of anatomical 3D modeling and printing to undergraduate engineering and biology students, combined with the support of Mayo Clinic’s top researchers, this course offers such a valuable, unique experience for our students.” -Dr. Laura Habegger, Ph.D | Department of Biology

Innovation In Action

Two UNF students holding 3D printed spine
3d printed brain in hands of student
Two UNF students working on 3D model

Course

EME 3990 Anatomical 3D Modeling and Printing

Industry Partner 

Mayo Clinic in Florida Anatomic Lab

Course Instructors

Laura Habegger, Ph.D | Department of Biology

Grant Bevill, PhD | School of Engineering

Course Description

This course trains Biology and Engineering students in the interdisciplinary field of anatomical 3D modeling and printing. Students explore different kinds of medical images (CT scan, MRI) from real clinical cases provided by the 3D Anatomy Lab at Mayo Clinic | Jacksonville. Students learn how to reconstruct these images into 3D models to ultimately print them while learning about specific pathologies. This is an innovative class geared towards students from multiple disciplines involving health sciences such as medicine, radiology, prosthetics, biomedical engineering and material sciences.

 

Benefit to Students

The course gives biology and engineering students experience in converting CT/MRI data into detailed 3D models, replicating structures with specific medical conditions, such as hearts with tumors or brains with complex nerve damage. By combining Mayo Clinic’s advanced imaging technology with UNF’s state-of-the-art 3D printing resources, students are producing some of the most realistic and life-size anatomical models possible.

Impact on Healthcare

This course will help fill a crucial gap in advanced medical printing skills and prepare students to enter careers with medical centers like Mayo Clinic and private medical equipment suppliers. 3D printed anatomical models are revolutionizing medical care by improving surgical procedures, creating better treatment plans, and reducing costs. These models are used by medical students, residents, fellows, and experienced surgeons around.