Health Innovation Yorkshire & Humber, Devices for Dignity: The NIHR HealthTech Research Centre (HRC) in Long Term Conditions, and Medipex are delighted in offering free webinar Masterclasses specifically for Medtech and HealthTech small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and industry to attend online. This partnership will combine the unique and complimentary expertise of each organisation.

Attendees will gain valuable insight into a host of topics presented by subject matter experts with the opportunity to take part in Q&A’s at the end of each session.

This series of 12 Masterclasses successfully ran throughout December 2024 and January 2025 and will be repeating in February and March 2025.

About this event:

This session provides an engaging overview of cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning applications, including computer vision, natural language and speech processing, and social robots. These technologies demonstrate promising utility in supporting diagnosis and assessment, assisting healthcare professionals with daily tasks, and reshaping patient care delivery.

Tailored for healthcare professionals, researchers, and innovators, this session emphasises the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration to unlock AI’s full potential in creating meaningful, human-centred solutions for healthcare.

About the speaker:

Dr Chaona Chen is currently a Lecturer (Assistant Professor) in Robotics at the School of Computer Science, University of Sheffield.

Key takeaways include:

Practical examples of AI and machine learning driving healthcare innovation.
Strategies to overcome challenges in adopting AI and machine learning technologies.
Insights into fostering interdisciplinary collaboration among healthcare professionals, researchers, and innovators

Join us to explore how AI and machine learning can empower the healthcare sector and inspire new avenues for collaboration and innovation.

Upcoming events:

The topics and dates of some of the Masterclasses and presenters are as follows:

Health economics presented by Rachael MacDonald and Jo Hanlon (York Health Economics Consortium, YHEC)

Wednesday 5th February 2025 at 12.30 pm

Wednesday 26th March 2025 at 12.30 pm

Medical Device Regulations presented by Dr Avril McCarthy (Devices for Dignity: the NIHR HealthTech Research Centre (HRC) in Long-Term Conditions)

Wednesday 26th February 2025 at 1.30 pm

Artificial Intelligence and machine learning presented by Dr Chaona Chen (University of Sheffield)

Tuesday 28th January 2025 at 12.30 pm

Monday 10th March 2025 at 12.30 pm

Intellectual Property presented by Lindsay Georgopoulos (Medipex) and Frazer Bye (HGF)

Wednesday 18th December 2024 at 12.30 pm

Monday 17th March 2025 at 12.30 pm

Avoiding pitfalls of Innovation presented by Lindsay Georgopoulos (Medipex)

Wednesday 22nd January 2025 at 1 pm

Monday 24th March 2025 at 12.30 pm

Building a Winning Team for SMEs: People Management Essentials for Growth presented by Phillippa Blythe, People Relations Consultant, Haddletons

Wednesday 5th March at12.30 pm

Tuesday 25th March at12.30 pm

We look forward to welcoming you to the events.

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Innovations