Glasgow tech firm helps South African charity to improve HIV logistics operations
A Glasgow tech company is helping charity workers in South Africa to improve the logistical operations of delivering care and support to young women affected by HIV. Simul8, which uses…
Getting the best out of patient data is key to unlocking future health benefits in Scotland
It is important that clinicians’ voices are heard in the consultation around Scotland’s new health and care data strategy, which closes this week (12 August). Busy GPs like myself are the trusted…
Glasgow patient intelligence firm appoints US executive as it eyes overseas expansion
A Glasgow based artificial intelligence-driven health firm has appointed a New York based executive as it eyes US expansion. Industry sales and marketing veteran Mike Strassberg will take on the…
Partnership to accelerate medtech innovation in Scotland
A Scottish university has teamed up with a health innovation body to fast-track medical and healthcare technologies and better understand clinical and nursing needs in Scotland. The five-year agreement will…
Scottish dentists test AI to identify tooth decay early
A “pioneering” artificial intelligence (AI) tool which could lead to early diagnosis of tooth decay is being tested by dentists in Scotland. The innovative technology is designed to improve early…
Scottish health experts lead ‘gamechanger’ AI bowel cancer project
Scottish health researchers are at the forefront of a new €6 million (£5.1m) project to make artificial intelligence-assisted capsule endoscopy a part of future bowel cancer diagnostics. Bowel cancer is…
NHS Scotland to use ‘drone distribution network’ after securing funding
The NHS in Scotland will be able to use drones as part of a new distribution network for essential medicines, bloods and other medical supplies after securing £10.1m in funding….
Remote 3D patient consultations to be rolled out after successful Glasgow trials
Remote patient consultations done in 3D could soon be coming to the far-flung regions of the country – removing the need for travel – following successful trials in Glasgow. The…
Scottish graphene producers to target diagnostics market after £8m investment
A Scottish company that has developed a novel manufacturing process for the ‘wonder material’ graphene is investing £8m to scale up production. Integrated Graphene, based in Stirling, is being backed…
From evaluation to adoption. The coming world of AI in Scottish healthcare
When it comes to AI in healthcare, there is a broad sweep of areas where the technology can be applied. Application is currently focused – but not limited to –…
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Getting the best out of patient data is key to unlocking future health benefits in Scotland
It is important that clinicians’ voices are heard in the consultation around Scotland’s new health and care data strategy, which closes this week (12 August). Busy GPs like myself are the trusted…
How motherhood helped me be a better leader
Consider this an open letter to anyone I have worked with before I became a mother and before I fully understood how being a parent is actually a prized asset…
‘We cannot achieve our goals without entrepreneurs’ – Kate Forbes on vision for new ‘tech scaler’ network
From the very start of my ministerial career, I have had responsibility for the Scottish tech sector – and I can still say what I have said from the start,…
Finding a role in cyber was ‘tough’ for Cheryl Torano. Now she’s determined to help other women join an under-represented industry
When I decided to upskill to change careers at the age of 30 and dive into the digital world, I knew I would be starting out at the bottom of…
Why innovation and marketing are the perfect partners to make changes that matter
With the rapid evolution of traditional marketing and the appearance of digital marketing, technology and innovation has become part of any marketer’s life without the need of working for a…
Transitioning to a four-day week – CEO’s vow to strike a healthier balance in the workplace
I came to Scotland nearly 20 years ago from Ireland, with no contacts but a lot of determination. While Ireland will always be my home, Scotland has given me amazing…
Women Lead: The female-led company championing intuitive working
Over the last two years, the pandemic forced a shift to more remote and flexible working practices. Whilst we might be seeing a “return to normal”, some companies are choosing…
Women Lead: My passion for young people to consider a career in digital
Twenty years ago, I stumbled across my career in digital marketing almost by accident. It was during my honours degree in marketing at Glasgow Caledonian University. I was on work…