EAES Research Sandpit

In this episode of Inside Surgery, host Dr. Draga Mandi speaks with Dr.med Valerie Nottberg and Hans Schmidt, members of the winning team from this year’s EAES Research Sandpit. They share their motivations for applying, the collaborative team-building process, and the creation of their winning project REACT, a digital companion app designed to support patients before and after surgery. They discuss challenges such as time pressure, feasibility, and app-development costs, as well as the crucial role of their mentors. Their story highlights the Sandpit’s unique mix of innovation, teamwork, mentorship, and the confidence it builds in young surgical researchers.

The call for the EAES Research Sandpit 2026 is now open for all young EAES members. Apply before 11th January 2026: https://eaes.eu/research-sandpit/

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This podcast is sponsored by Richard Wolf System Green, the real-time ICG/NIR solution for enhanced vision and saver decision in surgery.

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