Diverse disciplines working together at the forefront of personalised orthopaedic care.
The Surgical Technology Lab (STL) grew out of multidisciplinary research and collaboration across the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust, University College London, and partner institutions. Its work has brought together surgeons, radiologists, engineers, imaging scientists, data analysts, and students with a shared goal: to advance personalised orthopaedic care.
My research focuses on the use of 3D imaging, patient-specific planning, custom implants, and surgical technologies to improve the precision of complex orthopaedic procedures. This work aims to support surgical accuracy, improve patient outcomes, and contribute to longer-lasting joint replacements.
Through research, innovation, and collaboration with clinical, academic, and industry partners, I continue to explore new approaches to reducing the burden of joint disease for patients and healthcare systems.
“My vision is to reduce the cost and burden of joint replacement surgery on patients, healthcare systems and society by creating precise, research-driven and personalised solutions.”
— Dr. Anna Di Laura,
Orthopaedic Engineer and Project Lead
Our people
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Dr. Anna Di Laura
ASS. PROFESSOR IN ORTHOPAEDIC ENGINEERING
Clinical Academic Orthopaedic Unit at the RNOH.
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Sara De Angelis
RESEARCH COORDINATOR
Clinical Academic Orthopaedic Unit at the RNOH.
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Xing Lim
RESEARCH COORDINATOR
Clinical Academic Orthopaedic Unit at the RNOH.
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Angelika Ramesh
RESEARCH COORDINATOR
Clinical Academic Orthopaedic unit at the RNOH.
Mission
“To restore and improve musculoskeletal function—especially in individuals with hip and knee conditions or joint replacements—by using advanced imaging and surgical techniques.”