Fundraising Projects
We are currently raising funds for the following projects. Appropriate naming opportunities are available, and we would be delighted to speak with potential donors and provide them with further information.
Fundraising Projects
Capital Appeal
Theatre Refurbishment Project
Robotic surgery and other advanced Minimally Invasive Surgical (MIS) techniques, such as laparoscopy, endoscopy, and microsurgery allows surgeons to operate in a less invasive way, thereby reducing complications, shortening the length of hospital stay, improving patient recovery times and ultimately reducing costs to release NHS funds. Last year alone The Griffin Institute trained 1,050 surgeons in advanced MIS skills, including 640 in robotic surgery.
However, we urgently need to expand our training facilities to meet burgeoning requests and are undertaking an ambitious building programme. Phase One has been completed, with the construction of two training theatres for Robotic and Laparoscopic Surgery respectively, which, thanks to our industry partnerships, have been equipped with the latest and most advanced technological equipment. However, the increasing demand for our training still cannot be met, and we are now looking to refurbish an area of our surgical training floor to provide a further state-of-the-art training theatre, that will complement our existing training programmes. The new facility will also support other activities such as medical research and surgical team training, to enhance non-technical skills such as leadership, situation awareness, and communication. The theatre will be designed so it can work as one large area, or using a retractable screen turned into two smaller ones.
- To increase the number of surgeons trained in advanced technological procedures – we are the preeminent training facility in the UK for microsurgery and are one of only a few in the UK that can offer such a thorough training in robotic surgery
- To support the NHS through enhancing service efficiency and patient safety – we currently contribute to approximately 200,000 advanced surgical procedures each year and save the NHS £64m per annum
- Contribute to the significant reduction of hospital waiting lists
- Promote patient safety.
Capital Appeal
Research Projects
The Griffin Institute’s ambition is to make a positive impact on people who face significant health challenges. All our work meets high scientific standards, is translational, and will directly benefit patients.
We require funding for the following projects:
Development of Dermal Paste for Non-healing Wounds
- We have developed ‘Dermal Paste’, which accelerates wound healing
- It will benefit many areas, including wounds in children/older people who cannot tolerate skin grafts
- It allows for easy distribution and application – enabling people from diverse backgrounds to access treatment
- The project is entering the critical phase of RNA sequencing and proteomics
Reconstruction of Small Intestine for Treating Intestinal Failure
- In conjunction with our partners, St Mark’s Hospital Foundation, we are working on generating bio-engineered bowel tissue, which can be surgically transplanted onto a patient’s remaining intestine, thereby restoring full function
- We are working to develop a small intestine (SI) graft in vitro using a decellularised scaffold as a proof of concept for future clinical human transplantation
- We are evaluating the process for a 50 cm bowel section
- We are now working to secure vital human samples, a critical step in this pioneering research
Research into Robotic Surgical Training and the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Video analysis in Minimally Invasive Surgery
- A national study into skill and error analysis within Robotic-assisted surgery, working alongside AI experts at Wellcome/ESPRC Centre for Interventional and Surgical Sciences (WEISS).
Assessing Surgical Skills in Minimally Invasive Gynaecological Surgery
- To train and validate AI algorithms, with the potential to assist surgeons in the operating room and make MIS gynaecological interventions safer
- This will benefit the thousands of individuals who undergo these procedures every year.”
Research Projects
Become a partner
We are very grateful for your kind consideration of these projects. Please become a partner in our work and help us to improve the lives of children and adults with acute and chronic disease and disability.
Further information about our work, including specific projects and appropriate naming opportunities, is available from our Fundraising Officer, Elaine Abrahams at e.abrahams@griffininstitute.
