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22 February 2008 - Leading figures in academia, medicine, science and technology and retail met earlier this month at the Institute of Life Science in Swansea to discuss the nation’s future healthcare needs and drivers.
The 2015 Summit is the first event to be hosted by the recently opened Boots Centre for Innovation, a not-for-profit organisation that identifies, and facilitates the development of, pioneering health and beauty products.
The one-day event, which incorporated presentations and working groups, provided the 34 attendees with a unique opportunity to share knowledge, views and predictions on a variety of healthcare-related topics. These included: The impact of global trends; developments in nanotechnology and nanohealth; current and future healthcare legislation; next generation consumer needs.
Professor Marc Clement, internationally renowned for his work in light-based therapy, and Vice Chancellor and Chief Executive of the University of Wales, who spoke at the event explained the importance of the event’s style of knowledge sharing. “Many talk about ‘open innovation’ but few are courageous enough to truly foster it. By bringing together leading minds from such a diverse and yet complementary group it enables us to achieve a much clearer picture of how we might deliver, and receive, healthcare in the future.” |
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Ged O’Shea, Head of Product Development for Alliance Boots and Head of
the Boots Centre for Innovation comments on the Centre’s role.
“The Centre is focused on identifying future customer needs, stimulating global innovation and providing the expertise and network to bring ideas to life. The challenge goes out to everyone active and interested in the healthcare arena to put their ideas to us.”
Other attendees included: Professor of Reproductive Biology Cancer Research and Reproductive Science at Swansea University, John White; Director of New Product Introduction and Development at Alliance Boots, Liz Morgan; Bioscience Sector Manager, Technology and Innovation Department for the Economy and Transport (Welsh Assembly Government), Dr Bob Wallis; and Honorary Consultant Rheumatologist, Bro Morgannwg NHS Trust, Dr Stefan Siebert, MBBCh, MRCP, PhD.
The Boots Centre for Innovation intends to repeat the summit twice a year, focusing on the future of the healthcare industry.
“The Centre is focused on identifying future customer needs, stimulating global innovation and providing the expertise and network to bring ideas to life. The challenge goes out to everyone active and interested in the healthcare arena to put their ideas to us.”
Other attendees included: Professor of Reproductive Biology Cancer Research and Reproductive Science at Swansea University, John White; Director of New Product Introduction and Development at Alliance Boots, Liz Morgan; Bioscience Sector Manager, Technology and Innovation Department for the Economy and Transport (Welsh Assembly Government), Dr Bob Wallis; and Honorary Consultant Rheumatologist, Bro Morgannwg NHS Trust, Dr Stefan Siebert, MBBCh, MRCP, PhD.
The Boots Centre for Innovation intends to repeat the summit twice a year, focusing on the future of the healthcare industry.