Building a Rich Research Environment – one day conference

Joint Plymouth Institute of Healthcare Research (University of Plymouth) and University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust event
Medical technology concept. Remote medicine. Electronic medical record

  • Lecture Theatre, John Bull Building, Plymouth Business Park, Research Way, Plymouth PL6 8BU

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With increasing demand and fewer resources, hospitals are under increasing pressure but there are also promising and exciting new opportunities to improve clinical outcomes through the use of research and evidence and the development of new innovations and technologies. Critical to this will be support for clinician-led research and the development of strong, sustainable and trusting research collaborations between hospitals and universities. 
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust (UHPNHST) and the University's Plymouth Institute of Health and Care Research (PIHR) are organising a joint conference to promote the work of researchers from both organisations with the aim of fostering engagement and encouraging collaboration. 
This one day conference is open to staff and students from the University and University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust as well as interested attendees from other organisations.
The conference will comprise keynote presentations, talks on medical devices and medical imaging research, sessions on broader research and working collaboratively, in addition to poster presentations and time to network. Refreshments, including lunch, will be provided.

Outline programme

09:30–10:00 | Registration
10:00–10:10 | Welcome – Morning focus: new advances in medical devices and imaging
10:10–10:55 | Keynote presentations
10:55–11:10 | Coffee break
11:10–12:30 | Presentations on medical devices and imaging research
12:30–13:15 | Lunch and networking
13:15–14:15 | Afternoon focus: research across the health spectrum – sessions on broader research areas
14:15–14:45 | Poster presentations with coffee
14:45 -15:15 | Final sessions and close
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Keynote speaker: Helen Dent

As the newly appointed Chief Executive of the British In Vitro Diagnostic Association (BIVDA), Helen brings over two decades of industry experience to her role. As CEO, Helen's leadership has been pivotal in shaping BIVDA's new strategy, emphasising investment, innovation and sector influence. Committed to amplifying members' voices, she aims to drive policy changes to enhance patient outcomes. Her dedication to advancing medical diagnostic testing aligns with BIVDA's mission, where she champions the industry to policymakers, media and stakeholders. Helen's appointment signifies a pivotal moment for BIVDA, heralding a new era of advocacy and innovation under her leadership.
Previously Helen worked at Abbott Diagnostics for 11 years leading Managed Service Contracts in the UK & Strategic Contracts and Pricing in Region North & Russia. She has held senior procurement roles at NHS Blood & Transplant, NHS PASA and NHS Surrey & Sussex, and has masters degrees in Strategic Procurement and Procurement Law and Policy.
Helen Dent, Chief Executive of the British In Vitro Diagnostic Association (BIVDA)

Keynote speaker: Martin Matthews

Martin Matthews qualified in 1981 as an orthotist from Salford Polytechnic College, before moving to Norwich in 1991. He developed his speciality in paediatrics and scoliosis management, working closely with other allied health professions in combined therapy/orthotics clinics at the Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital NHS Trust. He has always encompassed innovation in the field of orthotics and has developed the use and design options of dynamic elastomeric fabric orthoses (DEFOs) over the last 20 years. In 2008 he gained research Master of Philosophy Degree (University of East Anglia) investigating the effects of DEFOs on the child with diplegia and has presented internationally at numerous orthotic and physiotherapy conferences on scoliosis orthotic intervention in children with neuropathic onset scoliosis. 
Along with fellow researchers he has published a number of paper on scoliosis management using DEFOs to slow or reverse scoliosis in children with cerebral palsy without the need for rigid bracing. He has published numerous papers in international peer reviewed journals and presented at many international conferences in orthotics and physiotherapy, including AACPDM, SOSORT, ISPO, BAPO and AAOP academic meetings. He was the orthotic external examiner for the University of Salford Orthotic and Prosthetic degree course for six years and is currently Honorary Associate Professor at the University of Plymouth, Faculty of Health, School of Health Professions. 
He is responsible for the research and development at DM Orthotics Ltd, developing further the uses and functions of DEFOs in the field of sports, neurological dysfunction and musculo- skeletal rehabilitation in corroboration with several universities around the world. The latest research has been on incorporation of functional electrical stimulation within the Dynamic Movement Orthoses (DMO) dorsiflex open backed socks, utilising a patented membrane that removes the need for gel electrodes requiring direct skin contact to be effective.
Martin Matthews, Honorary Associate Professor, School of Health Professions, University of Plymouth
 
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Plymouth Institute of Health and Care Research
 

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