The Living Laboratory Events
Join us at one of our upcoming events to explore the healthcare innovation landscape and discover how our unique collaborative ecosystem is driving innovation and accelerating the adoption of cutting-edge technologies.
Sunny G Festive Toy Appeal
Help us put a smile on a local child’s face this Christmas!
In Govan, 40% of children live in poverty, with many parents struggling to afford the basics, let alone a special gift for Christmas.
That’s why we’re supporting the Season of Giving: Sunny Govan’s Festive Toy Appeal.
Find all details, including gift ideas, on the dedicated page.
Monthly Webinar Series: Upcoming Events
More information on our upcoming webinar on Tuesday 3rd of December will follow soon.
Monthly Webinar Series: Past Events
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The Living Lab: Building Healthcare Innovation and Impact
Presented by Professor Ross Cagan and Dr Ruth McLaughlin
This webinar explored how the Living Laboratory programme is strengthening Glasgow’s position as a global leader in healthcare innovation and the significant benefits this is expected to deliver locally.
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The Living Lab: The Rise of the Glasgow Riverside Innovation District
Presented by Dr Susie Mitchell
This webinar explored the University of Glasgow's Glasgow Riverside Innovation District (GRID) programme, an ambitious partnership with Scottish Enterprise and Glasgow City Council. Dr Mitchell discussed GRID and its progress to date in driving innovation and fostering a vibrant ecosystem of businesses, researchers, and industries.
The Living Lab: Healthcare Innovation Symposium
Wednesday 6 November, 9:15am - 4:00pm
Queen Elizabeth Teaching and Learning Centre, 1345 Govan Rd Glasgow G51 4TF
Find all details for the 2024 Healthcare Innovation Symposium
Join our Healthcare Innovation Symposium, where delegates from across academia, industry, and healthcare will come together to explore cutting-edge developments, emerging opportunities, and key challenges in the healthcare innovation landscape.
The symposium will highlight the Living Laboratory’s unique collaborative ecosystem, showcasing the importance of cross-sector partnerships in driving innovation and the adoption of new technologies.
What can you expect?
Attendees can expect engaging sessions around MedTech opportunities and advancements, strategies for generating evidence and its role in accelerating adoption, and insights into Living Laboratory assets and initiatives designed to drive innovation in Glasgow and across Scotland.
We are also excited to introduce the Health Innovation Hub, which is set to further enhance the collaborative ecosystem and strengthen Glasgow’s position as a global leader in healthcare innovation.
The event will also offer valuable networking opportunities to allow attendees to engage with like-minded professionals and foster new partnerships.
Agenda
08.45 – 09.15: Registration
09.15 – 10.30: Session 1: Glasgow’s ecosystem to enable healthcare transformation
09.15 – 09.25: Opening Remarks – Professor Iain McInnes, University of Glasgow
09.25 – 09.40: Dr Ruth McLaughlin, Living Laboratory, University of Glasgow
09.40 – 10.30: Panel Discussion – Evidence to Validate HealthTech: Concept to Market:
· Steve Bagshaw, CPI
· Professor David Lowe, Digital Health Validation Lab, University of Glasgow
· Professor Jesse Dawson, University of Glasgow
· Professor Kathleen Boyd, University of Glasgow
· Dr Derrick Khor, Adopt-A-Doc & NHS
10.30 – 11.00: Coffee Break and Networking
11.00 – 13.00: Session 2: Empowering innovation to fuel business growth and drive success
11.00 – 11.45: Keynote Presentation: Tom Keith-Roach, AstraZeneca
11.45 – 12.15: Russell Overend, MR CoilTech
12.15 – 13.00: Professor Ross Cagan, Living Laboratory, University of Glasgow
13.00 – 14.00: Lunch & Networking
14.00 – 15.50: Session 3: Innovative approaches to transform ideas and opportunities into lasting impact
14.00 – 14.30: Professor Nigel Jamieson, University of Glasgow
14.30 – 15.00: Professor Kevin Blyth, University of Glasgow
15.00 – 15.30: Dr Yumi Kasai, University of Glasgow
15.30 – 15.50: Bevan McWilliams, Kadans
15.50 – 16.00: Closing Remarks & Poster Winner Announcement
Poster Session
We are delighted to be hosting a poster session as part of the symposium. Posters will be displayed for the duration of the event, with prizes for the top three posters being awarded at the end of the day.
Please note that poster abstract submissions have now closed.