Scoping and prioritising the use of near-patient diagnostics in care homes
Moving the Diagnostics North East conference online in 2021
Recently Diagnostics North East hosted a virtual conference to showcase the unique expertise available within the network for diagnostic developers.
Over 180 individuals attended the Diagnostics North…
Quantitative diagnostic evaluation healthcare scientist
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced researcher to join our vibrant team as a quantitative diagnostic evaluation healthcare scientist.
This highly rewarding role involves exciting research that delivers…
Supporting the development of a new blood test for prostate cancer
We are helping GlycoScoreDx Ltd. to commercialise their diagnostic test for improved detection of prostate cancer.
Every 45 minutes one man dies of prostate cancer in the UK. Developing better…
NIHR SME Consultation
The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) are hosting an online consultation with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
They are specifically interested in gathering the views of SMEs…
Evaluating diagnostics to help with the emergency care of patients with a suspected stroke
We are collaborating with the Newcastle University Stroke Research Group to examine diagnostics that may improve the emergency care of patients with a suspected stroke.
There are around 100,000 strokes…
Methods for the Economic Evaluation of Diagnostics Research Forum 2021
The Methods for the Economic Evaluation of Diagnostics (MEED) Research Forum brings together researchers actively involved in evaluating diagnostics. The event takes place annually and provides an opportunity to…
Tackling COVID: NHIP in Action
The Newcastle Health Innovation Partners (NHIP) aims to become the most integrated and innovative Academic Health Science Partnership in the world. As part of this collective platform, we are…
Evaluating a rapid test for diagnosing a childhood respiratory virus
Speeding up the diagnosis of respiratory syncytial virus, using tests like the Roche Cobas Liat system, could reduce the spread of infection and produce cost savings for NHS hospitals.
It…
Examining the potential benefits of a near bedside test for Clostridium difficile infection
Faster diagnosis of Clostridium difficile should reduce the spread of infection and improve use of NHS resources in hospitals.
Clostridium difficile (C.diff) is a bacterium that can infect the bowel…
Enhancing the analysis of diagnostic accuracy studies
Our PhD student with the Population Health Sciences Institute and School of Mathematics, Statistics and Physics at Newcastle University has compared statistical methods…
PhD Studentship – Can AI enhance the ambulance care of suspected stroke patients?
