Structural Heart Research

The Structural Heart Research project explored how patient-specific 3D modeling and 3D printing could be used to accurately size structural heart devices and improve procedural planning for complex cardiac interventions. By translating medical imaging data into precise, tangible anatomical models, the research demonstrated how advanced visualization could reduce uncertainty, improve device selection, and enhance clinical decision-making.

These insights directly informed the development of Mimics Enlight, where the research transitioned from experimental workflows into a scalable, software-based clinical planning tool. The resulting patented product embedded validated sizing methodologies, standardized measurement workflows, and intuitive 3D visualization into a digital platform that could be broadly adopted across healthcare systems. In addition to contributing to the product’s design and clinical validation, I led licensing efforts to support commercialization and clinical deployment—helping establish Mimics Enlight as a benchmark approach for structural heart planning and advancing imaging standards of care for patients with structural heart disease.