NHIP “In Conversation”
We are delighted to share that the Newcastle Health Innovation Partners (NHIP) will be hosting a free online event on 13 June.
Launched in 2020 the NHIP…
Evaluating a test for improving treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Disease
We are supporting the UK based company AlphaBiomics with their test to personalise treatment for Inflammatory Bowel Disease.
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) affects around 1 in 100 people across the…
Appraising a new device for diagnosing pneumonia in the Intensive Care Unit
We have helped an international team, led by the University of Edinburgh, obtain £3 million funding and explored the need for their new diagnostic.
Ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP) affects 20%…
North East Innovation Lab receives new investment
The North East Innovation Lab, originally established as part of the region’s Integrated Covid Hub, has received £1.4 million to continue assessing the next generation of diagnostic tests.
Part of…
Cancer Research UK Innovation Summit 2022
Cancer Research UK are holding their next Innovation Summit in Newcastle upon Tyne on 26 May.
This free, in-person, all day event is aimed at early career…
MedTech in a Changing World 2022
MedTech in a Changing World is the theme of MedConnect North‘s 2022 event.
This free, in-person, event will be held at Ramside Hall Hotel in County Durham.
The…
Evaluating diagnostics for depression and bipolar disorder
We have successfully applied for over £120,000 from the National Institute for Health and Care Research to help refine the diagnosis of depression and bipolar disorder.
Mental health problems are…
Research Assistant/Associate – Diagnostic Methodology
We have an exciting opportunity for a researcher to join our vibrant team and use innovative approaches to evaluate diagnostic tests.
This highly rewarding role involves exciting research that delivers…
Developing a rapid test for diagnosing severe stroke
We have helped the UK based company POCKiT Diagnostics secure over £95,000 from SBRI Healthcare to develop their blood test for stroke.
Large vessel…
CHT2022: Child Health Technology Conference
Following the great success of CHT2021, the NIHR Children and Young People MedTech Co-operative are organising the second Child Health Technology (CHT) conference. CHT2022 will take…
NIHR Methodology Incubator qualitative workstream launch event
The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Methodology Incubator was created to raise awareness of careers in methodology and increase research capacity in this…
Translational research at Newcastle University – website launch
We are excited to share the launch of a new website that will help researchers at Newcastle University make a real-world impact on health.
Newcastle University is ideally placed to…