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AHSNs welcome £250m AI boost for NHS
The announcement by Health Secretary Matt Hancock of £250 million investment in artificial intelligence (AI) has been warmly welcomed by the AHSN Network.
New guide for implementation of mechanical thrombectomy
A ‘how-to’ guide to help accelerate the spread of ‘game-changing’ mechanical thrombectomy (MT) emergency treatment for acute stroke has been launched by national stroke experts. There is overwhelming evidence that MT for the treatment of ischaemic stroke due to large…
Funding – Point of care diagnostics at the front line
Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) is seeking proposals for innovative ‘Point of Care’ (PoC) diagnostics technologies that provide information to enable clinicians and medical professionals to provide earlier diagnosis and ultimately improve the treatment and long-term health outcomes of individuals exposed…
Funding for innovation (NIHR)
The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Invention for Innovation Programme has a number of funding streams: Product Development Awards (PDA) Connect which (opens on 14 August 2019) Challenge Awards All i4i funding streams have a two stage application process, check…
AHSN NENC names Interim CEO
The Academic Health Science Network North East and North Cumbria has today named Deputy CEO, Dr Nicola Wesley, to assume the role of Interim CEO following the departure of Dr Séamus O’Neill. Nicola, who played a leading role in establishing the…
The region’s biggest pharmacy conference attracts hundreds of delegates
One of the country’s largest pharmacy conferences welcomed more than 200 pharmacy professionals in Newcastle. The Great North Pharmacy Research Collaborative (GNPRC) Regional Conference took place at St James’ Park in Newcastle upon Tyne in front of a packed-out audience…
NIHR Applied Research Collaborations
A new national network focusing on applied health and social care research has been welcomed by the AHSN Network. The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Applied Research Collaborations (ARCs) are based on the same regions as England’s 15 AHSNs…
Digital health event catalyses new innovations
Digital health innovation across the North was put under the spotlight at the first Digital Catalyst conference in Newcastle. With a rapidly evolving digital landscape comes the need to realise the advantages of digital technology in healthcare and introduce technology…
SBRI Healthcare programme – funding offer launched for cardiovascular disease and integrated care & social care
SBRI Healthcare have announced the launch of their next funding competition. Companies and organisations are invited to bid for funding to develop solutions to challenges in: Cardiovascular Disease (CVD), including the following sub-categories: Detection and prevention Intervention and invasive investigations Efficiency…
Survey reveals NHS research and innovation priorities
The findings from a survey to identify local NHS innovation and research needs have been published. The views of local health stakeholders, including clinical leaders, managers and directors, within each AHSN (Academic Health Science Networks) region were collected through qualitative…
AHSN NENC announce CEO departure
Chair of the AHSN NENC, Dr Arnab Basu, announces CEO Departure The Academic Health Science Network for the North East and North Cumbria (AHSN NENC) is today announcing that its CEO, Dr Séamus O’Neill, will be leaving the organisation…
Bright Ideas in Health Awards 2019
**Entries for the 2019 awards is now closed** Health innovators across the North East and North Cumbria urged to enter Bright Ideas in Health Awards Innovators across the region are being called on to enter the Bright Ideas in…
Extra £9 million for NHS to treat people at high risk of stroke
Over 3,000 patients across the North East and North Cumbria are set to benefit from extra investment to treat people at high risk of stroke. NHS England has announced they are to invest £9 million to help find and treat…
Medical experts turn out in force for Diagnostics North East 2019
Innovation, collaboration and early conversations are key to progressing new diagnostic tests and devices for patient benefit, an audience of healthcare experts heard. Diagnostics North East, which launched last year to create a joined-up diagnostics infrastructure for industry, academia and…
New North project to prevent fractures could save NHS £35m
The AHSN NENC are involved in a fracture prevention project along with the other three Northern AHSNs which could see the NHS save £35m. The innovative new approach to reduce the risk of older people breaking bones could save the…