LABORATORY OF BIOLOGICAL STRUCTURES MECHANICS (LABS)
Director: Dr. Tito Bassani
OVERVIEW
The Laboratory of Biological Structures Mechanics (LABS) at IRCCS Ospedale Galeazzi – Sant’Ambrogio is internationally recognized as a leading lab for research in spine biomechanics and the application of artificial intelligence methods to radiological imaging and structured data. Our research focuses on the biomechanics of degenerative spinal disorders, spinal deformities, and surgical treatment. In addition, we are active in several complementary areas, including image processing, musculoskeletal modeling, and outcome prediction.
Our core expertise lies in the development of numerical simulations to investigate orthopaedic research questions across multiple scales, from biological tissues to the entire human body. To achieve realistic simulations of physiological activities, we leverage the Motion Analysis Facility to acquire motion kinematic data. LABS maintains a close collaboration with the Laboratory of Movement and Sport Science (LaMSS), and with clinical departments such as Spine Surgery I, II, and III, G-Spine 4, and Radiology. Additional key partnerships include the Polytechnic University of Milan, the Schulthess Klinik in Zurich, and the Italian Scientific Spine Institute (ISICO) in Milan.