the implementation of higher risk procedures without risk to personnel and without involving patients. The center has five life-sized and technologically sophisticated simulator mannequins that can mimic the signs and symptoms of real patients. The center was created thanks to a donation from the Foundation Fiandaca. The training activities of the centre, which is open to all health care providers, began in January, 2008 . See also University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Organ transplantation References External links ISMETT UPMC Regenerative Medicine and Therapy Unit of ISMETT (Cell Factory) Hospital buildings completed in 2004 Hospitals in Italy Organ transplantation in Italy Education in Palermo University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Medical research institutes in Italy