NorMIT included in Norwegian Roadmap for Research Infrastructure

The Research Council of Norway (NFR) has launched a National Roadmap for Research Infrastructure in Norway. The roadmap is based on advice given by NFR to the authorities for an internationally competitive strategic plan for national infrastructure building based on official research policies and priorities. The roadmap is followed by long term planning and investments in large scale research infrastructures. 17 out of 260 projects were included in the roadmap, rated by the three criterias; 1)Infrastructure of national character, 2)Large scale research infrastructure and 3)Excellent rating of professionalism and strategy. Among the exclusive projects included in the category Large Scale Equipment Facilities are Norwegian Centre for Minimally Invasive Guided Therapy and Medical Technologies (NorMIT). NorMIT is a collaboration between St. Olavs Hospital, NTNU, SINTEF, University of Oslo, Oslo University Hospital and the Interventional Centre. The Operating Rooms involved are modern research laboratories where new technologies, treatments and medications are implemented. Collaboration and work assignement within image guided therapy and medical tecnology will take place in NorMIT. The over all objectives are better and safer patient treatment outcome, reduction of complications and length of stay, and to produce cost-effective solutions for healthcare and the society.