AICER – A Hub for Surgical Innovation
AICER – Anatomy & Innovation Center for Education and Research (NOIKK*) is designed to be one of Central Eastern Europe’s most advanced translational medical facilities. The center hosts cutting-edge surgical education, biomechanical research, and medical technology validation and unites medicine, engineering, and data science. As Semmelweis University’s new multidisciplinary research center in Budapest, the capital of Hungary, AICER will be inaugurated in early 2026 and is expected to operate at full capacity across all areas by the end of the year.
*AICER – Anatomy & Innovation Center for Education and Research is Nemzeti Orvosi Innovációs Képző Központ (National Center for Medical Education and Innovation) – NOIKK in Hungarian
AICER integrates cadaver-based education, digital technology, and medical innovation into one ecosystem – where new surgical methods, devices, and procedures can be developed, tested, and taught under real, high-fidelity anatomical conditions. The center provides an unprecedented platform for collaboration between medical, engineering, and scientific disciplines, making it one of Central Europe’s most advanced translational institutions. Within this framework, orthopedics serves as one of the leading applied areas – connecting biomechanics, motion analysis, and surgical innovation with translational education and research. Other fields such as cardio-thoracic surgery, vascular surgery, trauma, and endoscopy complement this ecosystem, creating a balanced environment for both educational and technological advancement.
Built for High-Fidelity Training
Spanning over 8,150 m²
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3 cadaver operating rooms (6 stations each), equipped for simultaneous training and research.
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Operating theaters for hybrid, minimally invasive, and open surgery, as well as endoscopic and ultrasound-guided interventions. Potential space for robotic interventions.
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CT, imaging, and biomechanical labs integrated with engineering facilities.
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Lecture halls and seminar rooms for theoretical and practical instruction.
Research Rooted in Semmelweis University’s Surgical Education
AICER is Semmelweis University’s new research center. It represents a unique convergence of education, research, and technology.
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AICER’s research builds directly on Semmelweis University’s long-standing hands-on cadaver-based courses and surgical training programs and experimental development.
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It aims to bring together anatomy, engineering, and clinical science in one collaborative space, turning proven educational practice into cutting-edge innovation.
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The center creates a direct pipeline
from laboratory innovation to patient care.
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Semmelweis University – Medical Excellence in the Heart of Europe
Semmelweis University is the oldest medical university in Hungary with over 250 years of experience in the field of biomedical sciences and in training physicians, dentists and pharmacists. As the largest health care service provider in Hungary, the University’s hospitals and clinics are places of practical education, but they also operate according to the highest level of progressivity. Beyond teaching and learning, the University’s impact extends to research, with discovery and innovation at its core, responding to the world’s greatest challenges in the field of medicine and health sciences.
From Concept to Reality
Take a look!
Anatomy & Innovation Center for Education and Research visual design / NOIKK látványtervek
AICER cadaver operating room / NOIKK kadaver műtő
NOIKK felső kadaver műtő / AICER upper cadaver operating room
■ BUILT FOR LEARNING
AICER offers cadaver-based surgical courses led by renowned experts, combining anatomy, simulation, and hands-on practice in a high-fidelity environment.
■ INFRASTRUCTURE FOR TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCH
AICER supports multidisciplinary research in biomechanics, imaging, histology, and robotics — creating a pipeline from anatomical validation to clinical application.
■ CONNECTING EXPERTS ACROSS BORDERS
AICER welcomes collaboration with universities, hospitals, and MedTech companies to co-develop surgical technologies and training programs.
Opening Timeline of AICER
Semmelweis University’s new research center in Budapest, AICER will be inaugurated in early 2026 and is expected to operate at full capacity across all areas by the end of the year, after which AICER will begin hosting international cadaver-based courses, translational research programs, and MedTech validation projects.
INTERESTED IN PARTNERING WITH AICER?
Whether you are a medical professional seeking hands-on experience, a researcher looking to collaborate, or a representative of the medical technology industry exploring partnership opportunities, AICER is being built to support your goals — in Budapest, at the heart of Europe.