The Living Laboratory

Accelerating Precision Medicine in Scotland (POSTPONED)

Queen Elizabeth Teaching and Learning Centre - Date TBC

Innovate UK, in collaboration with the Living Laboratory, invites you to a one-day event dedicated to driving forward the adoption and impact of precision medicine in Scotland.

Join leaders and innovators from across the Scottish precision medicine landscape for a programme that includes:

• A panel discussion with experts on the future of precision medicine in Scotland and beyond
• Informative talks on regulatory and adoption pathways, data access challenges, and real-world implementation
• An interactive breakout session designed to spark collaboration and knowledge exchange
• Ample networking opportunities throughout the day

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7. Access the Spatial Ecosystem - Enhancing Innovation
Presented by Professor Nigel Jamieson 

This insightful session explored how the Living Laboratory connects academics, industry, and healthcare partners to the University of Glasgow's growing spatial ecosystem. Rather than focusing on the science behind spatial transcriptomics, Professor Jamieson highlights real-world applications, collaborative opportunities, and how this technology is accelerating innovation across sectors.

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6. Building Capacity for Clinical Innovation: Insights from DHVL Fellows
Presented by Dr Claire Higgs-McCallum, Dr Dervla Carroll and Dr Sean Duncan
This webinar invited Clinical Innovation Fellows from the Digital Health Validation Lab to discuss how the role placed them at the heart of pioneering innovation projects. They explore their involvement in the design, management, and delivery of clinical evaluations - spanning everything from AI-enabled diagnostics to next-generation digital therapeutics.
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5. Commercialising Living Lab Projects – MR CoilTech Case Study
Presented by Russell Overend from MR CoilTech
This webinar explored MR CoilTech's approach to MedTech commercialisation as one of the few companies to successfully commercialise its medical technology without relying on external investment.
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4. The Living Lab: Glasgow - Primed to take on the Golden Triangle?
Presented by Mark Hanna from Kadans Science Partner
This webinar explored Kadans Science Partner’s perspective as a European owner, investor, developer, and manager on why they have chosen to invest in Glasgow, discussing why the city stands out as a strategic hub for innovation and growth. 
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3. The Living Lab: West of Scotland Safe Haven, Advancing Research via Patient Data
Presented by Dr Charlie Mayor, Safe Haven Manager

This webinar explored West of Scotland Safe Haven, a collaboration between NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde and the University of Glasgow Robertson Centre for Biostatistics. The service is one of four regional Secure Data Environments in Scotland, offering access to real-world patient data via a Five Safes-compliant analytics platform.
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2. The Living Lab: The Rise of the Glasgow Riverside Innovation District
Presented by Dr Susie Mitchell
This webinar explored the University of Glasgow's Glasgow Riverside Innovation District (GRID) programme, an ambitious partnership with Scottish Enterprise and Glasgow City Council. Dr Mitchell discussed GRID and its progress to date in driving innovation and fostering a vibrant ecosystem of businesses, researchers, and industries.
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1. The Living Lab: Building Healthcare Innovation and Impact
Presented by Professor Ross Cagan and Dr Ruth McLaughlin
This webinar explored how the Living Laboratory programme is strengthening Glasgow’s position as a global leader in healthcare innovation and the significant benefits this is expected to deliver locally.
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