The Global Research Institute in Health and Care Technologies Showcase
Celebrate and discover cutting-edge research and ground-breaking innovations, that are shaping the future of healthcare.
- Date
- Thu, 5 Jun 2025
- Time
- 10:30–13:00
- Venue
- National Robotarium, Edinburgh Campus
* Please note, this is an invitation only event *
Programme Outline
10:30 - Welcome remarks
10:40 - Presentation of the GRI in Health and Care Technologies
11:00 - Keynote Talk - Sir Chris Whitty
11:30 - Networking Coffee Break and Demonstrations
During the break there will be a unique opportunity to explore the cutting-edge work of Heriot Watt researchers and gain valuable insight into exciting developments in areas such as biophotonics, microfluidics, smart health sensors, and robotics, while engaging in discussions with our academics.
12:15 - GRI in Health and Care Technologies Global Reach
12:35 - Health and Care Technologies Research and Impact - David Dent
12:55 - Call ToAction
13:00 - End of event
Keynote Speakers
In the first half of the Health and Care Technologies Showcase, we will feature a Keynote talk from Sir Chris Whitty, Chief Medical Officer for England and Chief Medical Adviser and Head of the Public Health Profession for the UK Government. Christopher Whitty | LinkedIn
In the second half of our Health and Care Technologies Showcase, we will feature David Dent, Ex member of the Queen Alexandra's Royal Army Nursing Corps, Honorary Professor at Stirling University Business School and Executive Director for Paraxel Biotech, a Clinical Research organisation, joining us to discuss Health and Care Technologies Research and Impact. David Dent MBE, MBA, CMgr, CCMI, FIoD | LinkedIn