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SUMMARY:SurgTech 2025
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URL:https://hrc-surgical.nihr.ac.uk/event/surgtech-2025/
LOCATION:Queens Hotel\, New Station Street City Square\, Leeds\, West Yorkshire\, LS1 1PJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:HRC Themes and Support
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SUMMARY:Workshop on AI and data driven methods for Health Challenges Invitation
DESCRIPTION:Dear colleagues\, \nWe are pleased to invite you to an upcoming workshop designed to foster collaboration and the development of interdisciplinary research ideas for external grant applications that address Health Challenges (details of the challenge areas listed below). \nEvent Details:\nDate: 3rd of April 2025\nTime: 09:30-15:00\nLocation: TBC on campus at the University of Leeds. \nAbout the Workshop: \nThere are huge opportunities in developing and applying AI techniques to health challenges\, ranging from using tools to analyse MRI images\, applying physics-inspired machine learning to understand blood flow in the heart\, through to analysing population-level health data and informing the design of better cities to reduce air pollution. These are just a few examples—there are many more exciting areas where AI can make a difference in health. The workshop will explore a wide range of opportunities and challenges\, including ensuring AI methods are safe\, reliable\, and equitable in situations that can directly impact people’s health. \nWho Can Participate:\nWe are looking for Leeds academics and clinicians with expertise in; \n· fundamental or applied research that is applicable to challenges in health;\n· AI tools\, techniques and methods that can be applied to health challenges;\n· exploring new ways to solve health challenges\, especially those with access to relevant data.\nParticipants should be able to commit to the full duration of the workshop and a follow-up support session and be planning to submit an external research grant application in the next 12-18 months. If you are a clinician interested in the workshop but unable to commit to the full duration\, please let us know. \nBenefits to taking part: The opportunity to develop new and existing collaborations; dedicated time with experienced facilitators to help develop interdisciplinary research ideas; support for the preparation of grant proposals based on developed ideas. \nThe agenda for the workshop is attached for your reference. \nRegister online by the 27th March. Spaces are limited\, so we encourage early registration. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact Bharat Pokhrel b.pokhrel@leeds.ac.uk. \nHealth Challenge Areas: \n· Challenge area 1 – Transforming early prediction and diagnosis:\no Tools to advance earlier diagnosis and detection of disease – developing novel tools\, including cutting-edge AI-driven technologies\, non-invasive sensors\, devices\, and advanced medical imaging\, to enhance early diagnosis and disease detection through improved image visualization and interpretation.\no Novel techniques for patient specific diagnosis – new methods for recognizing abnormal data patterns and leveraging advanced digital technologies\, particularly artificial intelligence\, modelling\, simulations\, and digital twins\, alongside data analytics\, to predict susceptibility to illness.\n· Challenge area 2 – Improving population health and prevention:\no Population models: developing new tools and technologies\, such as AI-driven models\, to analyse population data and support communities and health professionals. By leveraging advancements in machine learning\, these tools can predict variations in disease phenotypes at individual and population levels and forecast infectious disease spread\, offering valuable guidance and early warnings.\no Predictive approaches to a healthy society: developing novel tools and technologies\, such as digital twins\, to model wellness and understand normal health. It involves creating systems to monitor disease\, detect deviations\, and identify risk factors. By harnessing digital technologies and data analytics\, these tools can discover indicators of susceptibility\, stratify at-risk groups\, and support personalised interventions to help individuals stay healthy and avoid complications.\no Engineering healthier environments: advancing research on smart cities\, assistive technologies\, robotics\, and AI to transform the built environment into a proactive tool for health and wellbeing. This includes preventing infection spread\, redesigning spaces to promote wellbeing\, and creating future living environments.
URL:https://hrc-surgical.nihr.ac.uk/event/workshop-on-ai-and-data-driven-methods-for-health-challenges-invitation/
LOCATION:University of Leeds\, Parkinson Building\, Leeds\, West Yorkshire\, LS2 9JT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:HRC Partner Events
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SUMMARY:Talking Point Tuesdays - Digital Health Tech
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday 8th April 2025\, at 09:00 AM at The Catalyst for a morning of insightful discussions and networking opportunities. At this exciting event\, we’ll dive into the world of digital health tech and explore new cutting edge digital health technologies that are solving unmet needs in the Health and Life Sciences sector. \nDon’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity! \nThis event is funded by NIHR and free to attend. Attendance is available either online or in -person at The Catalyst in Newcastle. It is open to nationwide small and medium sized businesses operating in the health and life sciences sector.
URL:https://hrc-surgical.nihr.ac.uk/event/talking-point-tuesdays-digital-health-tech/
LOCATION:Hybrid Event\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Capacity Building and Training,HRC Partner Events
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250408T163000
DTSTAMP:20260420T151007
CREATED:20250326T115106Z
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SUMMARY:NIHR i4i Webinar: Call for Innovations to Reduce Waiting Lists and Times
DESCRIPTION:The NIHR Invention for Innovation (i4i) programme is a translational research funding scheme aimed at supporting SMEs to de-risk early-to-late stage innovative technologies for ultimate use in the NHS or social care settings. \nThe NIHR i4i Programme will launch a commissioned funding opportunity on the 9th of April 2025. We are inviting applications to enhance timely access to care through the development\, clinical validation and/or real-world evidence generation of transformative and disruptive innovations. \nOffering uncapped funding per project over a 24-36 month period\, its primary aim is to support the development of innovative health technologies aimed at reducing waiting times and waiting lists for individuals in need of care\, in any setting.
URL:https://hrc-surgical.nihr.ac.uk/event/nihr-i4i-webinar-call-for-innovations-to-reduce-waiting-lists-and-times/
LOCATION:Microsoft Teams
CATEGORIES:Non - HRC Events
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SUMMARY:How to build public trust in Secure Data Environments
DESCRIPTION:Join the LIDA Health Committee for an insightful debate on Secure Data Environments (SDEs). These platforms allow researchers from both public and commercial sectors to securely access and analyze patient data. The recently released Sudlow Review highlights the importance of SDEs and recommends developing a UK-wide framework for their standards and accreditation\, emphasizing the need to maintain public trust. \nBut what is ‘public trust’ and how can the conditions for its flourishing be embedded into policies and technical standards? Is the goal of cultivating ‘public trust’ in a secure and audited platform appropriate\, or should we focus on engineering out the need for trust through robust technical controls?  Just who/what are we trusting\, and what are we trusting them to do?  Join us for an engaging discussion with experts from diverse fields\, including applied ethics\, patient advocacy\, and health technology.
URL:https://hrc-surgical.nihr.ac.uk/event/how-to-build-public-trust-in-secure-data-environments/
LOCATION:Nexus Leeds\, Nexus at Leeds University\, Discovery Way University of Leeds\, Leeds\, West Yorkshire\, LS2 3AA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:HRC Partner Events
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250501T170000
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SUMMARY:Methods for Evaluating Models\, Tests and Biomarkers (MEMTAB) international conference
DESCRIPTION:MEMTAB is the leading international conference about methods to evaluate models\, tests & biomarkers for healthcare. It allows debate & dissemination of best methods for developing\, evaluating & identifying reliable models\, tests & biomarkers for use in clinical practice.  \n  \nIn 2025\, for our 7th International conference\, we return to the University of Birmingham and raise the conference theme: “Methodology That Stands the Test”.  \nWe want participants to push our understanding of what constitutes the research evidence needed for models\, tests and biomarkers to be reliably endorsed\, communicated and deployed in practice. 
URL:https://hrc-surgical.nihr.ac.uk/event/methods-for-evaluating-models-tests-and-biomarkers-memtab-international-conference/
LOCATION:University of Birmingham\, Birmingham\, West Midlands\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Non - HRC Events
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SUMMARY:Nexus Connect: Health Innovation and Regulation
DESCRIPTION:Want to connect with like-minded people in business\, technology and academia? \nNexus Connect invites you to come together with the regional innovation community. Enjoy refreshments\, a lively panel discussion and meaningful conversations. \nThis time\, we’re talking about health innovation and regulation in the health-tech sector. Our expert panel will discuss their personal accounts of the regulatory system together with challenges\, solutions and potential collaboration opportunities. \nYou’ll walk away with contacts and advice that’ll last much longer than an afternoon. \nWho’s it for? \nNexus Connect is open to anyone with an interest in innovation and collaboration\, regardless of role\, seniority or sector. \nWe welcome: \n\nAll Nexus member businesses\n\n\nEntrepreneurs and professionals\, at all levels\, from innovative and tech-led businesses\n\n\nUniversity of Leeds academics and professional staff
URL:https://hrc-surgical.nihr.ac.uk/event/nexus-connect-health-innovation-and-regulation/
LOCATION:Nexus Leeds\, Nexus at Leeds University\, Discovery Way University of Leeds\, Leeds\, West Yorkshire\, LS2 3AA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:HRC Partner Events
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