The Living Lab: Healthcare Innovation Symposium
Published: 21 October 2024
Wednesday, 6 November, 9.15am-4.15pm Queen Elizabeth Teaching and Learning Centre
Join the University of Glasgow's Living Laboratory programme for its 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.
Additionally, the symposium will offer valuable networking opportunities and interactive workshops, igniting innovation and nurturing groundbreaking ideas to accelerate innovation into healthcare and improve patient outcomes.
What is the Living Laboratory programme?
The Living Laboratory is a University of Glasgow-led programme that is dedicated to strengthening Glasgow’s position as a leader in healthcare innovation. By working in partnership with researchers, industry, clinicians and the public, we support the creation, refinement, and clinical evaluation of groundbreaking healthcare solutions that will transform patient outcomes.
By fostering a vibrant, collaborative ecosystem, the Living Laboratory is attracting businesses to Glasgow and fuelling the development and growth of local companies. This expanding industry cluster is creating new job opportunities, enhancing skills and driving local economic growth in Govan and Glasgow.
First published: 21 October 2024
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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 – 09.45: Dr Ruth McLaughlin, Living Laboratory, University of Glasgow
09.45 – 10.30: Panel Discussion – Evidence to Validate HealthTech: Concept to Market:
· Steve Bagshaw, CPI
· Dr David Lowe, Data Health Validation Lab, University of Glasgow
· Professor Jesse Dawson, University of Glasgow
· Professor Kathleen Boyd, University of Glasgow
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, details to be announced soon!
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: Mark Hanna, Kadans
15.50 – 16.00: Closing Remarks & Poster Winner Announcement