The Living Laboratory

Building Capacity for Clinical Innovation: Insights from DHVL Fellows

Presented by: Dr Claire Higgs-McCallumDr 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.

Commercialising Living Lab Projects: An MR CoilTech Case Study

Presented by: Russell Overend from MR CoilTech

MR CoilTech is a rapidly growing company which has defied industry norms as one of the few businesses to successfully commercialise its medical technology without relying on external investment.

In this webinar, COO Russell Overend shares the strategies that enabled the company to grow independently, bypassing traditional funding hurdles.

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.

Mark offers insight into how Glasgow rivals the UK’s renowned ‘Golden Triangle’ - the life sciences cluster encompassing London, Oxford, and Cambridge. 

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 - offering access to real-world patient data via a Five Safes-compliant analytics platform.

Dr Mayor discussed Safe Haven’s mission to create a research resource which is able to link health datasets at the patient leveladdressing clinical research questions and driving health service improvements.

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.

The session also features valuable insights into GRID’s future plans to support key sectors, including health and life sciences. 

The Living Lab: Building Healthcare Innovation and Impact

Presented by: Professor Ross Cagan and Dr Ruth McLaughlin

This webinar introduces the Living Laboratory programme and explores how it's strengthening Glasgow’s position as a global leader in healthcare innovation, alongside the significant health, economic, and ecosystem benefits this is expected to deliver locally.