Transdermal Drug Delivery Testing
AnthroPad® substrates offer pharmaceutical companies a reproducible, cadaver-free alternative for transdermal drug delivery testing. The multi-layered architecture — epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue — delivers the mechanical fidelity and batch-to-batch consistency required across transdermal patch, microneedle, and topical formulation development. Custom formulations are available to match specific anatomical site properties.
Medical Device Validation
From surgical instruments to injection devices, we provide substrates and anatomical models for medical device validation — replicating tissue behaviour without the variability of biological specimens. Applications include penetration force testing, deployment mechanism evaluation, and durability studies. Our Cambridge laboratory supports rapid iteration from concept through to validated testing protocol.
Surgical Training Simulators UK
We develop surgical training simulators for medical schools, NHS trusts, and private training centres across the UK. Our models replicate tissue behaviour — cutting, suturing, bleeding, instrument feedback — in a safe, repeatable environment. The range covers transplant surgery, trauma response, laparoscopic procedures, and injection training. Each model is reusable, reducing cost per session compared to cadaveric or animal-based alternatives.
Medical Education Simulation
Universities, nursing schools, and medical education programmes use our anatomical models across undergraduate and postgraduate curricula — supporting anatomy teaching, clinical skills assessment, and objective structured clinical examinations (OSCEs).
From injection training pads for nursing students to complex organ models for surgical trainees, these products are designed for durability, fidelity, and pedagogical effectiveness. We collaborate with medical educators to develop custom models that align with specific learning outcomes and assessment criteria.
Academic Research & Biomedical Studies
Research institutions use AnthroTek's biomimetic materials as controlled, reproducible substrates for biomedical studies. Our materials provide consistent mechanical properties that enable valid comparisons across experiments — eliminating the variability inherent in biological samples.
Applications include biomechanics research, device-tissue interaction studies, surgical technique analysis, and materials characterisation. We support academic research programmes with custom material development, technical consultation, and co-publication opportunities.
