Small Animal Surgery

Description of the field

Research in the field of small animal surgery is focused on the development and evaluation of new methods and techniques for improved diagnostics, prognosis assessment and treatment. The research can also have a preventive focus: the prevention of diseases, reducing the risk of injuries and complications through the study of risk factors.

Current research

The focus areas of the topic are:

• Research in clinical and pre-clinical application of biomaterials and surgical implants.
• Research in the field of dental health, and communication strategies for improved implementation of new findings.
• Research in musculoskeletal conditions, injuries and diseases, with a focus on sports medicine and rehabilitation.
• Research in surgically treatable diseases with a focus on clinically and pre-clinically applicable predictive biomarkers.
• Research in the field of VR-simulation for surgery.