2025 Summer Workshop on Surgical, Assistive, and Interventional Engineering
Mon 30 June to Fri 4 July
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Designed for postgraduate students, NHS professionals, and researchers across academia and industry
Surgical, Assistive, and Interventional Engineering is transforming healthcare by merging groundbreaking technology with medical innovation. Our Summer Workshop offers a unique opportunity to explore this exciting field through hands-on learning and expert guidance. The 5-day in-person event will feature live lectures, interactive sessions, and practical projects. Participants will:
- Gain insights into the latest advances in surgical tools, AI-driven planning, and imaging technologies.
- Engage directly with leading international experts and fellow researchers.
- Learn about innovations such as Instrumentation Technologies for Personalised Treatments and Navigation Technologies for Precision Medicine.
- For more information, please contact SIE-SummerSchool@kcl.ac.uk
Join us to expand your expertise, gain practical skills, and build valuable connections within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.
Pricing
- Academic & NHS: £395
- Industry: £1200
The rates above provide access to all workshop activities, coffee & lunch breaks, and a welcome event. They do not cover travel and accommodation costs.
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Applicants should have a background relevant to Surgical, Assistive, and Interventional Engineering or a related field, such as Medical Imaging, Computer-Assisted Intervention, and/or Instrumentation and Robotics.
Due to space constraints, selection will be competitive. Please email a short personal statement (~250 words) outlining your suitability and goals for attending together with a CV to SIE-SummerSchool@kcl.ac.uk.
Final application deadline: APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO 25 APRIL 2025*
Final notifications of acceptance: 1 May 2025*
*Please note that applications will be considered on a rolling basis until all available places are filled, and payment will be due 2 weeks from notification of acceptance.
Location
The workshop will take place in the cutting-edge Surgical & Interventional Engineering Laboratories at St Thomas’ Hospital and the London Institute for Healthcare Engineering (LIHE), King’s College London. These state-of-the-art facilities provide an unparalleled environment for hands-on learning and collaboration.
Organised in partnership
The 2025 Summer Workshop on Surgical, Assistive, and Interventional Engineering is organised in partnership by the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Advanced Engineering for Personalised Surgery & Intervention (AE-PSI) and the Research Department of Surgical & Interventional Engineering (SIE) in the School of Biomedical Engineering & Imaging Sciences at King’s College London.
Workshop leads
This year’s workshop leads are Prof Christos Bergeles (AE-PSI Deputy Director Operations), Dr Ildar Farkhatdinov (Senior Lecturer in Healthcare Engineering), and Dr Rachel Sparks (Lecturer in Surgical Planning).
This year’s speakers
Professor Etienne Burdet
Professor of Human Robotics, Imperial College London
Etienne specializes in human-robot interaction and neurorehabilitation, integrating robotics and neuroscience to develop assistive technologies. His research in motor control and robotic rehabilitation is shaping the future of intelligent systems for precision medicine.
Professor Christos Bergeles
Professor of Surgical Robotics, King’s College London
Christos leads research in surgical robotics and image-guided interventions, developing AI-driven precision medicine and robotic-assisted therapies. His work focuses on integrating robotics and imaging to advance next-generation surgical innovation.
Dr. Przemysław Korzeniowski
Head of the VR & Robotics Lab, Sano Centre for Computational Medicine
Przemysław leads research in VR-based surgical training, AI-driven simulation, and high-performance computing to enhance surgical training and planning. His work focuses on immersive simulations that improve precision, skill acquisition, and procedural safety.
Dr. Stamatia (Matina) Giannarou
Senior Lecturer in Surgical Cancer Technology & Imaging, Imperial College London
Matina develops AI-powered surgical vision and computer-assisted interventions, specializing in intraoperative navigation for minimally invasive and robot-assisted surgery. Her research is driving the future of intelligent surgical guidance.
Dr. Rachel Sparks
Lecturer in Surgical & Interventional Engineering, King’s College London
Rachel specializes in AI-driven surgical planning and image-guided navigation, integrating patient-specific modeling to improve precision medicine and surgical outcomes.
Dr. Letizia Gionfrida
Lecturer in Computer Vision, King’s College London
Letizia develops AI-powered wearable robotics and computer vision technologies to enhance precision rehabilitation and assistive healthcare.
Dr. Ildar Farkhatdinov
Senior Lecturer in Healthcare Engineering (Robotics & Mechatronics), King’s College London
Ildar specializes in assistive robotics, haptic technologies, and human-machine interaction. His research advances wearable assistive devices and surgical robotics for enhanced rehabilitation and precision surgery.
Dr. Michael Ebner
CEO & Co-Founder, Hypervision Surgical Ltd
Michael pioneers AI-powered hyperspectral imaging for precision surgery, integrating computational imaging and AI to enhance real-time surgical guidance and patient safety.
Dr. Wenfeng Xia
Senior Lecturer in Biomedical Engineering, King’s College London
Wenfeng develops photoacoustic imaging and ultrasound-based tracking technologies to enhance surgical navigation and precision medicine. His research integrates light and sound for next-generation interventional procedures.
Dr. Rachel Clough
Consultant Vascular Surgeon & Clinical Senior Lecturer, King’s College London
Rachel specializes in technology-driven endovascular surgery, bridging AI-driven imaging and medical innovation to advance vascular interventions and precision treatment.
Professor Reza Razavi
CEO, Fraiya Ltd
Reza is a pioneer in interventional MRI for cardiovascular applications, transforming cardiac imaging and minimally invasive procedures. His work enhances precision and safety in interventional medicine, shaping the future of cardiac care.
Dr. Anna Barnes
Clinical Scientist & Director, King’s Technology Evaluation Centre (KiTEC), King’s College London
Anna leads health technology assessment and AI evaluation in medical imaging, driving innovation in clinical applications and patient care through cutting-edge healthcare technologies.
Professor Tom Vercauteren
Professor of Interventional Image Computing, King’s College London
Tom pioneers AI-driven imaging and real-time surgical navigation to enhance precision and improve surgical outcomes, integrating machine learning with computer-assisted interventions.
Professor Alberto Arezzo
Professor of Surgery, University of Turin
Alberto develops AI-driven endoscopic and micro-robotic technologies to enhance minimally invasive surgery. His research spans advanced endoluminal therapies, surgical navigation, and precision robotics, contributing to safer and more effective procedures.
Dr. James Joseph
Senior Lecturer in Biomedical Engineering, University of Dundee
James specializes in photoacoustic imaging and fiber optic endoscopy, developing high-precision imaging technologies to improve surgical navigation and patient-specific treatments.
Dr. George Dwyer
Robotics Engineer, Panda Surgical Ltd
George develops robotic and AI-driven neurosurgical technologies, advancing robotic endoscopes and autonomous surgical systems to enhance precision and safety in minimally invasive procedures.
