GITMI, Universidad de Zaragoza

What GITMI, Universidad de Zaragoza does

GITMI (Grupo de Investigación en Técnicas Mínimamente Invasivas) is an academic research group at the Universidad de Zaragoza, established in 2002, that specializes in image-guided minimally invasive techniques spanning both human and veterinary interventional radiology. The group operates as a private research entity led by Professor Miguel Ángel de Gregorio, with a core team that includes veterinary anesthesia specialists and doctoral researchers, and is hosted at the Veterinary Hospital of Universidad de Zaragoza at Miguel Servet 177, 50013, Zaragoza, Spain. The group's work spans respiratory, cardiac, gastrointestinal, urological, hepatobiliary, vascular, and oncological interventions.

The organization offers a portfolio that includes two university master's programs (Master in Vascular and Non-Vascular Image-Guided Intervention and Master in Interventional Radiology for Nursing), specialized hands-on training courses co-organized with SACMI, veterinary interventional radiology services at the UNIZAR Veterinary Hospital, fee-based scientific-technical services to external institutions (formalized as an official University of Zaragoza Technical Scientific Service since 2022), and a clinical registries platform for multicenter studies. On the medical device side, GITMI has developed and holds a registered/granted proprietary CasMin Twine stainless steel tracheal stent for canine tracheal collapse (with PeerJ-published rabbit model data and ongoing canine trials), and collaborates on translational research with industry partners including ELLA CS (CE mark work), Biotronik (BIOLUX P-III drug-coated balloon study, JVIR 2023), and Eupla (COVID-19 ventilator validation). The group also publishes the open-access MinInvas News journal.

Revenue is generated through master's program tuition (with SERVEI Foundation scholarships of €3,400 per recipient), veterinary interventional services, hands-on training courses, and the official scientific-technical service line, supplemented by a small online store (sociedadsacmi.es/tienda) for publications and merchandise. Distribution relies on direct channels tied to the university, conference participation, the MinInvas News journal, and a Facebook/website/social media presence. Operational scale signals include 54 research projects completed, 278 scientific articles published, 44 training courses delivered, 400+ master's alumni from more than 20 countries, and 50+ international faculty contributors.

Name

GITMI, Universidad de Zaragoza

Legal name

GITMI - Grupo de Investigación en Técnicas Mínimamente Invasivas

Website

https://gitmi.es

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

GITMI is an academic research group at Universidad de Zaragoza, established in 2002, specializing in image-guided minimally invasive techniques for human and veterinary interventional radiology, offering master's programs, clinical research services, and proprietary veterinary medical device development.

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Product category

Medical Research & Healthcare Education

NAICS

Diagnostic Imaging Centers (621512), Veterinary Services (54194), Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541), Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories (62151), Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (54169)

SIC

Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Medical Laboratories (8071), Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

Interventional Radiology & Image-Guided Therapy Systems (HLAHABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Veterinary Imaging, Surgery & Specialty Referral Centers (AFAEANAG), Imaging Equipment & Accessories (X-ray, Ultrasound, Endoscopy) (HLAMAFAC), Bronchoscopy & Interventional Pulmonology (HLAKANAJ), Anesthesia, Ventilation & Patient Monitoring (Machines, Vaporizers, Monitors) (HLAMAFAB)

Keywords

• Interventional radiology research
• Medical imaging training
• Veterinary interventional surgery
• Clinical registries platform
• Minimally invasive techniques

Headquarters

HQ city

Zaragoza

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. University Master's Programs: Revenue from conducting proprietary master's programs in interventional radiology for medical and veterinary professionals, including the Master in Vascular and Non-Vascular Interventionism and Master in Interventional Radiology for Nursing.
2. Scientific-Technical Services: Official technical-scientific service of Universidad de Zaragoza, providing interventional radiology services to other institutions, organizations, and individuals for fees.
3. Veterinary Services: Veterinary interventional services offered through the Veterinary Hospital of Universidad de Zaragoza for animal patients.
4. Training Courses: Specialized interventional radiology training courses for practicing radiologists, such as the Vascular Plugs course organized with SACMI.

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

GITMI is an academic research group at Universidad de Zaragoza that develops and delivers specialized training (master's programs, training courses) in image-guided minimally invasive interventional radiology for physicians and nurses, conducts clinical research through multicenter registries and statistical analyses, and provides veterinary interventional radiology services including respiratory, cardiac, gastrointestinal, urological, hepatobiliary, vascular, and oncological procedures for animal patients. It also develops proprietary medical devices such as the CasMin Twine tracheal stent for canine tracheal collapse and publishes the MinInvas News open-access journal.

Product overview

GITMI (Grupo de Investigación en Técnicas Mínimamente Invasivas) is a research group at Universidad de Zaragoza, active since 2002, specializing in minimally invasive image-guided techniques. The organization offers a comprehensive portfolio including: clinical registry platforms for multicenter studies, university master's programs in vascular and non-vascular interventional radiology (for physicians and nurses), veterinary interventional radiology services covering multiple specialties (respiratory, cardiac, gastrointestinal, urological, vascular, oncological), specialized training courses, and develops medical devices including the CasMin Twine tracheal stent and collaborates on ELLA-DV biliary stents. The group also publishes the MinInvas News journal and educational materials.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CasMin Twine: Tracheal stent prosthesis developed by GITMI for treatment of tracheal collapse in dogs
• MinInvas News

Products and services

• Master in Vascular and Non-Vascular Image-Guided Intervention University master's program in vascular and non-vascular image-guided interventional techniques for medical professionals (radiologists, interventional radiologists). Delivered on-site at Universidad de Zaragoza with over 400 students from 20+ countries trained.
• Master in Interventional Radiology for Nursing Master's program in interventional radiology specifically designed for nursing professionals, delivered by Universidad de Zaragoza through GITMI.
• Specialized Training Courses in Interventional Radiology Specialized hands-on training courses for practicing interventional radiologists, including workshops such as the Vascular Plugs course organized with SACMI. 44 courses delivered to date.
• Veterinary Interventional Radiology Services Clinical veterinary interventional radiology services for animal patients at the Veterinary Hospital of Universidad de Zaragoza, covering respiratory, cardiac, gastrointestinal, urological, hepatobiliary, vascular, oncological, and other procedures including tracheal stenting for canine tracheal collapse.
• Clinical Registries Platform Platforms for clinical studies and statistical research enabling the conduct of multicenter clinical trials and registries. Used to evaluate medical devices such as the ELLA-DV biodegradable biliary stent and retrievable vena cava filters.
• Scientific-Technical Services in Interventional Radiology Official scientific-technical service of Universidad de Zaragoza providing interventional radiology services to other institutions, organizations, and individuals for fees. Includes collaboration with medical device companies for CE mark applications and translational research.
• CasMin Twine Tracheal Stent Novel proprietary stainless steel tracheal stent developed by GITMI for treatment of canine tracheal collapse, with clinical trials ongoing in canine patients at the Veterinary Hospital of Universidad de Zaragoza.

Quantifiable outcome

• 278 articles published in scientific literature
• +4 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ELLA CS, s.r.o.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 April 2022Collaboration agreement for CE mark application process for ELLA's resorbable prosthesis. GITMI and ELLA CS have been collaborating for several years on translational research of products, researcher exchanges in Czech Republic, and technical support. The CE mark indicates EU compliance with safety, health, and environmental protection requirements.
• SERVEI (Sociedad Española de Radiología Vascular e Intervencionista)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 August 2020SERVEI Foundation provides 3 scholarships of 3,400 EUR each for the Master's program. SERVEI also runs a Fellowship program in coordination with the master's program. Evaluation commission includes SERVEI Scientific Committee and Board members.
• EuplaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 April 2020Collaboration on ventilator development during the COVID-19 pandemic. GITMI team conducted laboratory animal tests to validate the safety of a new ventilator designed for healthcare support during the coronavirus crisis.
• SACMI (Sociedad Aragonesa de Cirugía Mínimamente Invasiva)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 October 2019Co-organized specialized training courses for interventional radiologists, including the Vascular Plugs 2019 hands-on course focused on vascular plugs for venous embolization.
• BiotronikminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on the BIOLUX P-III study: drug-coated balloon for treatment of long-segment femoral-popliteal artery disease. Article published in JVIR (Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology) in October 2023.
• Hospital Quirón Salud (Zaragoza)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerClinical training placement site for GITMI scholarship recipients who perform a mandatory 12-month training stay as part of the master's program.
• Hospital Clínico Universitario Lozano Blesa (Zaragoza)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerClinical training placement site for GITMI scholarship recipients and veterinary students who observe human interventional radiology cases directly. Site for audiovisual recording of clinical cases.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Dotter Interventional Institute (Oregon Health & Science University): University-affiliated interventional radiology research and training institute with a similar academic model combining research, training programs, and clinical IR services. Closely matches GITMI's hybrid research/education/clinical positioning.
• Biotronik: Global medical device company focused on vascular intervention, drug-coated balloons, and stents. GITMI is a clinical study partner (BIOLUX P-III), making it a directly comparable peer in IR device research partnerships.
• Infiniti Medical: Specializes in veterinary interventional radiology devices including stents and catheters used in canine and feline procedures. Directly comparable to GITMI's CasMin Twine tracheal stent ambitions and overall veterinary IR service line.
• ELLA CS, s.r.o. Czech medical device manufacturer specializing in gastrointestinal and vascular stents including biodegradable products. GITMI's active CE mark collaboration partner and a natural peer in stent development for IR applications.

Broad incumbents

• Penumbra, Inc. Public medical device company with a portfolio in vascular thrombectomy and embolization - directly overlapping with several of GITMI's IR procedural focus areas including vascular recanalization.
• Medtronic: Global medical device leader with a substantial interventional radiology and vascular intervention portfolio. A relevant scale comparable for evaluating GITMI's potential path as an IR device partner.
• Boston Scientific: Diversified medical device company with significant interventional radiology and peripheral vascular offerings. Comparable as a broad incumbent whose clinical study sites compete with academic groups like GITMI.
• Cook Medical: Large established medical device manufacturer with a deep portfolio in interventional radiology (stents, embolization, biopsy). Operates broadly in the same IR device categories where GITMI conducts research and training.

Others

• Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology Society of Europe (CIRSE): European society offering IR training, congresses, and fellowship programs. Closely parallels GITMI's Master's program and the European/IBERO training ecosystem it serves.
• Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR): Professional society that runs interventional radiology training, certification, and congresses. Directly comparable to GITMI's training, course delivery, and society-partnered scholarship functions (analogous to GITMI's SERVEI partnership).

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/gitmi.unizar
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gitmi-unizar

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Profiles7 records

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