Sam Brusco, Associate Editor02.29.24
Smith+Nephew began a Master Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research (USAISR).
This is the first time the USAISR has entered a master agreement of this type with a large medical technology company. The deal covers S+N’s Advanced Wound Management, Orthopaedics, and Sports Medicine businesses to begin multiple collaborative research projects.
The company said the agreement will allow efficient collaboration and strengthen the duo’s relationship for future research endeavors in diverse areas.
“Smith+Nephew has a rich history supporting the military and partnering with the USAISR on this agreement furthers our purpose of helping people live their Life Unlimited,” said Rohit Kashyap, president of Advanced Wound Management and Commercial Operations at Smith+Nephew. “This agreement is exciting on many levels—not just for Smith+Nephew, but for our customers and their patients as well.”
“The pre-negotiated key terms and conditions of the Master CRADA provide the broad legal framework under which for multiple, future collaborative research efforts will be assigned. In addition to streamlining the research agreement process, this Master CRADA provides the foundation for a strategic, joint effort to leverage the infrastructure, expertise, and capabilities of both parties to support innovation that aims to address technical challenges to improving combat casualty care,” added COL (Dr.) J. Brian Lanier, Commander, U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research (USAISR).
This is the first time the USAISR has entered a master agreement of this type with a large medical technology company. The deal covers S+N’s Advanced Wound Management, Orthopaedics, and Sports Medicine businesses to begin multiple collaborative research projects.
The company said the agreement will allow efficient collaboration and strengthen the duo’s relationship for future research endeavors in diverse areas.
“Smith+Nephew has a rich history supporting the military and partnering with the USAISR on this agreement furthers our purpose of helping people live their Life Unlimited,” said Rohit Kashyap, president of Advanced Wound Management and Commercial Operations at Smith+Nephew. “This agreement is exciting on many levels—not just for Smith+Nephew, but for our customers and their patients as well.”
“The pre-negotiated key terms and conditions of the Master CRADA provide the broad legal framework under which for multiple, future collaborative research efforts will be assigned. In addition to streamlining the research agreement process, this Master CRADA provides the foundation for a strategic, joint effort to leverage the infrastructure, expertise, and capabilities of both parties to support innovation that aims to address technical challenges to improving combat casualty care,” added COL (Dr.) J. Brian Lanier, Commander, U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research (USAISR).