About us
The Digital Health Validation Lab (DHVL) is dedicated to driving the future of healthcare by providing the critical infrastructure and expertise needed to thoroughly assess digital health technologies. Our mission is to accelerate the development and clinical adoption of pioneering solutions to better tackle critical healthcare challenges and improve patient outcomes.
Our multidisciplinary team, composed of leading academics and clinicians, is committed to integrating digital health tools into clinical practice ethically and responsibly. By providing specialist services throughout the product development lifecycle, we ensure that healthcare solutions are safe, effective, and transformative for patients.
At DHVL, we foster a culture of innovation where cutting-edge technology meets rigorous evaluation, resulting in impactful and trustworthy solutions that have the potential to revolutionise healthcare.
Our Mission
Accelerate Innovation
Guiding innovators through rapid but thorough development and evaluation processes.
Increase Adoption
Supporting the adoption of effective technologies and methods into clinical settings.
Improve Health Outcomes
Collaborating to tackle the most critical healthcare challenges for the biggest impact.
Validation in Digital Health
Generating evidence for digital health products is key to achieving adoption into healthcare systems.
At DHVL, we support innovators to demonstrate that their solutions are technically robust, clinically impactful, and economically viable. By designing and executing rigorous clinical studies, we thoroughly evaluate the technical performance, clinical and cost effectiveness, and user acceptability of healthcare products.
Our evidence-based approach builds trust amongst users, healthcare professionals and regulatory bodies, paving the way for successful market entry and adoption in healthcare settings.
How DHVL can support you
Partnering with the Digital Health Validation Lab provides access to an unparalleled blend of expertise, resources, and strategic positioning to accelerate your digital health innovation from concept or prototype to clinical adoption.
Located on one of Europe’s largest acute hospital sites
We are located on the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital campus – one of Europe’s largest acute hospital sites – which allows us to engage with a diverse patient and clinician population. This is essential for conducting comprehensive patient and public involvement and engagement (PPIE) activities, focus groups, and clinical trials across a wide range of medical, surgical, and primary care specialties.
Support from an expert team
Our expert team, comprising leading academics from the University of Glasgow and experienced clinicians at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the validation process. We have a proven track record of rigorously assessing a broad spectrum of digital health products, including advanced artificial intelligence solutions.
Collaborative network
We collaborate with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde to provide secure access to pseudonymised patient data and ensure seamless integration with trial approvals, sponsorship, and recruitment. Our strong partnership with the University of Glasgow's Health Economics and Health Technology Assessment (HEHTA) research group ensures comprehensive evaluation of the economic and clinical impact of your product, building trust among regulators and decision-makers.