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The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) invites application for its Invention for Innovation Programme

March 31, 2015

The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) invites applications to its Invention for Innovation (i4i) Programme. There are two types of awards, Product Development Awards and Challenge awards. Product Development awards supports R&D of medical devices, active implantable devices and in vitro diagnostic devices. Lead applicants may be from academia, industry or an NHS organisation […]

Academic Health Science Networks will play key role in NHS ‘test beds’ innovation search

March 26, 2015

England’s 15 Academic Health Science Networks are playing a key role in identifying ‘test beds’ where the best innovations from around the world will be put on trial. The test beds will look at new technologies, digital services and other innovations with the potential to deliver big benefits to NHS patients and taxpayers. The programme […]

Places available at innovation poster showcase

March 24, 2015

The Oxford Academic Health Science Network is again hosting an innovation poster showcase as a key component of the BioTrinity biopartnering and investment conference in London, 11-13 May. This is a great opportunity to showcase key developments and network with potential investors and partners. The Oxford AHSN hosted a similar event last year with a […]

We’re leading the drive towards earlier intervention in mental health

March 04, 2015

The Oxford Academic Health Science Network Early Intervention in Mental Health Clinical Network has been supporting a key national initiative to introduce referral time targets in mental health for the first time. Oxford is the only AHSN with a dedicated clinical network focused on early intervention in psychosis. The way that services in Oxford intervene early […]

March newsletter published

March 04, 2015

The March edition of the Oxford Academic Health Science Network newsletter is available to read here. It includes items on: support for innovators through our new Entrepreneurs Programme how to apply to become a Fellow in Evidence Based Healthcare (deadline 16 March) how we’re leading the drive towards earlier intervention in mental health our first Patient […]

Out now! Our February newsletter

February 04, 2015

The Oxford Academic Health Science Network monthly newsletter for February 2015 has been sent out to over 900 subscribers. If you didn’t receive it you can read it here. Stories covered include: Applications invited to become Oxford AHSN Fellows on Masters programme in Evidence Based Healthcare Patient safety update – including our 3 March workshop […]

Apply now to become Fellow in Evidence Based Healthcare

February 03, 2015

Applications are now open for fellowships in a three-year Masters programme funded by the Oxford Academic Health Science Network and Health Education Thames Valley and provided by the University of Oxford. Find out more here. Closing date for applications: 16 March 2015. The first seven fellows are mid-way through their first year – find out […]

Smart technology developed in Oxford features in digital debate

January 28, 2015

Digital technology developed in Oxford and spread more widely through the Oxford Academic Health Science Network is one of the case studies featured in a major debate on 29 January. The award-winning GD-m health technology helps women who develop diabetes during pregnancy. This video explains more about how it works. The GD-m technology was pioneered by Prof Lionel […]

Search for pioneering healthcare innovators launched

January 07, 2015

Sir Bruce Keogh, NHS England’s Medical Director, today launched the NHS Innovation Accelerator programme. Together with hosts UCLPartners and The Health Foundation, NHS England is inviting healthcare pioneers from around the world to apply to develop and scale their tried and tested innovations across parts of the NHS. The programme will focus on the conditions […]

Our January newsletter is out today

January 07, 2015

The Oxford Academic Health Science Network newsletter for January 2015 is published today. It contains items on two clinical network launches, innovation successes and much more. Click here to read it. Click here to ensure you get future editions delivered to your inbox.