Here are a few important events and activities taking place during the next 12 months. January: Our new Q Community members meet for the first time – read more here February: Celebrating trauma research, Reading – find out more here March: the fourth cohort of our Adopting innovation and managing change programme gets under way at Bucks New […]
By Professor Gary Ford CBE, Chief Executive, Oxford AHSN The health and care landscape has changed significantly since we were formed in 2013. We are working increasingly closely with the four Sustainability and Transformation Partnerships across our region. We are also at the heart of emerging Accountable Care Systems – with four of the eight […]
The Oxford AHSN has launched a new roadmap and guide to help innovators overcome the complexities and challenges related to developing digital products to improve health. These resources draw on the Oxford AHSN’s deep knowledge and understanding of the pathway from concept through to adoption in the NHS and other healthcare systems. It helps innovators […]
Proposals are being invited for collaborative projects that develop and expand links between industry and members of the Harwell HealthTec cluster. The call is for project definition and proof of concept activities to accelerate innovation in the life sciences and healthcare. Up to £20,000 is available per project. It aims to stimulate industrial engagement with the […]
The Oxford Academic Health Science Network is sponsoring the Workplace Wellbeing Award at the Cherwell Business Awards 2018 through the Get Physical programme. This category is open to all organisations within Cherwell district that can demonstrate best practice relating to the health and wellbeing of their employees. The judges will be looking for evidence of: […]
A project led by the Oxford Academic Health Science Network and Windsor, Ascot and Maidenhead Clinical Commissioning Group has successfully reduced urinary tract infections among care home residents and scooped three national awards. The initiative won awards for patient safety and best interface at the PrescQIPP awards. It was then voted best overall innovation by […]
Professor Gary Ford, Chief Executive of the Oxford Academic Health Science Network, has been appointed Vice Chair of the AHSN Network, which brings together the 15 AHSN that cover England. Gary, who has led the Oxford AHSN since 2013, takes on the role this month. Gary is also a Consultant Stroke Physician at Oxford University […]
A ground-breaking partnership to develop digital health apps has won the 2017 Oxford Academic Health Science Network Best Public-Private Collaboration Award. The prize was presented at Oxford Town Hall this evening (Thursday 5 October). The winning partnership comprises the University of Oxford, Oxford University Innovation, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Drayson Technologies. […]
Oxfordshire can play a major global role in driving forward the UK economy through four transformative technologies – that’s the conclusion of a new science and innovation report. Findings from the Oxfordshire Transformative Technologies Alliance’s science and innovation report (SIA report) says that the county can become a ‘global leader’ through: digital health space-led data […]
The Oxford Academic Health Science Network is delighted to announce the shortlist for the 2017 Oxford AHSN Best Public-Private Collaboration Award. The following have been shortlisted: Johnson and Johnson/Janssen for ongoing collaborative work in the field of health and wellbeing, including work in mental health, inflammatory bowel disease and digital innovation. Partners include Buckinghamshire Healthcare […]