Oxford AHSN February newsletter
February 07, 2014
Mobile app development, Masters programme opportunities, news from around our region – and more…all in our latest newsletter.
News Articles
Multi-million boost for science-business partnerships in Oxfordshire
February 04, 2014
Four science hubs in Oxfordshire which bring together cutting edge research and commercial enterprise are sharing a £67m investment in innovation. They include the Oxford Bioescalator at the Churchill Hospital which helps small bioscience and medical companies share technology and expertise. Just under half the funding is from the government with the rest from industry, […]
‘Psychotic personality’ could be key to making people laugh
January 20, 2014
Researchers from the University of Oxford and Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust have found that unusual personality structure could be the secret to making people laugh. More here
Memory research centre opens
January 10, 2014
The Berkshire Memory & Cognition Research Centre has opened – it is a joint initiative between the University of Reading and Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. Read more
Map that app: how to get your smartphone ideas into production
January 05, 2014
The Oxford AHSN is hosting an introductory event for everyone interested in the development and commercialisation of healthcare-related smartphone apps. The two-hour session takes place at our offices at the Oxford Science Park on Wednesday 29 January (5-7pm). Light refreshments will be provided. The programme includes handy hints from some trailblazers including: Defibrillator locator (South […]
Masters course will drive innovation
January 05, 2014
The Oxford AHSN and Health Education Thames Valley are supporting a Masters qualification which will give successful candidates a real opportunity to improve patient care. The application process is under way for seven Fellowship posts starting in autumn 2014. The aim of the MSc in Evidence-Based Healthcare (EBHC), delivered through the University of Oxford’s Department […]
Standing room only at Oxfordshire locality event
January 02, 2014
It was standing room only at the Oxford AHSN Oxfordshire locality event on 18 December. More than 80 people heard representatives from the NHS, academia and industry set out how the Network will ensure all are pulling in the same direction to promote adoption of innovation – at speed and scale – to bring real […]
Introducing the Oxford AHSN: Oxfordshire event tonight
December 18, 2013
If you are unable to attend the ‘Introducing the Oxford AHSN: Oxfordshire’ event tonight (Weds 18 December), you can follow it on Twitter from 5.30pm: www.twitter.com/OxfordAHSN Details here: http://www.healthinnovationoxford.org/events/introduction-to-the-oxford-ahsn-oxfordshire-2/
December newsletter available now
December 06, 2013
Catch up with what’s been happening and what’s coming up in the December edition of the Oxford AHSN newsletter.