CBC Innovation Breakfast: Is engineering an integral part of medicine?
Is engineering an integral part of medicine? From concept to clinical reality
- When: 8.30-9.30am, Tues 29th April 2025
- Where: Seminar Rooms 2&3: University of Cambridge Clinical School, Cambridge Biomedical Campus, Hills Rd, Cambridge CB2 0SP (Find it on What3Words)
- Pastries and refreshments provided
Guest speakers
Professor Paul White, Consultant Clinical Scientist and Head of Clinical Engineering, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CUH)
Paul will discuss CUH’s system engineering approach to innovation at CUH and the importance of focussing on unmet clinical need. He will also discuss the many independencies that need to be considered on the innovation journey.
Dr Neel Sharma, Gastrointestinal (GI) Medicine Specialist and GI Oncology Trials Clinician and Founder and Director of the Clinician Engineer Hub, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CUH)
Neel will share his experience as a clinician and the importance of engineering in his role.
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About our innovation breakfasts
Our Innovation Breakfast series brings together aspiring innovators and clinicians with expert speakers to explore what it takes to turn a great idea into something that can make a difference for patients.
From industry partners and technical specialists to those who have been successful entrepreneurs with a story to share, join us to network, learn and enjoy a pastry.
Who Should Come?
We encourage attendance from:
- Staff across our partner organisations
- Professionals focused on service improvement
- Leaders in strategy, policy, and partnerships
- Colleagues working on public and patient involvement and engagement (PPIE)
If you would like to be involved in a future Innovation Breakfast, contact comms@cuhp.org.uk.
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