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NIHR HealthTech Research Centre in Paediatrics and Child Health
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Supporting the development and commercialisation of medical technology for children and young people.
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Here at the NIHR HealthTech Research Centre in Paediatrics and Child Health, we support the development of medical technology for children and young people.

We work with clinicians, academics, industry, businesses & families to improve healthcare for young people through innovation.
We look forward to joining this event and hearing more about how this HRC is supporting healthtech innovation

For anyone interested in developing healthtech that would like support with design, testing, and evidence generation, don't miss out and register below 👇
November 12, 2025 at 12:32 PM
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On 27th November we will be circulating our next newsletter.
Follow this link to join our mailing list and also read some of our past newsletters:
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#healthtech #innovation #nihr
November 6, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Sounds like it's going to be a fantastic event! We look forward to hearing more about the impact and outcomes of the day
The @nihr.bsky.social HRC Network’s first Brain Health Event is officially underway! We’re already seeing incredible energy, thought-provoking insights and meaningful discussions on advancing brain health. Stay tuned, we’ll be sharing key takeaways and learnings throughout the day 💫
November 12, 2025 at 12:26 PM
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The Team Science Award is now open for applications! The award funds up to £100,000 per team to access training, establish collaborations and build research capacity.

Apply now or register for the webinar to find out more: www.nihr.ac.uk/funding/team...
November 7, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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📢 Fully-funded 4-year MRC DiMeN PhD opportunity in our lab.

🔬 Exciting cancer cell biology collab with @maiblab.bsky.social & Liz Smythe @mcb-sheffield.bsky.social to use recombinant biosensors to image active KRAS in #pancreaticcancer

👇Apply by 4th Dec

www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
MRC DiMeN Doctoral Training Partnership: Understanding the membrane recruitment of oncogenic KRAS in pancreatic cancer at University of Sheffield on FindAPhD.com
PhD Project - MRC DiMeN Doctoral Training Partnership: Understanding the membrane recruitment of oncogenic KRAS in pancreatic cancer at University of Sheffield, listed on FindAPhD.com
www.findaphd.com
October 31, 2025 at 9:56 AM
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Are you a researcher with an interest in human-focused biomedical technologies? Register now to join our Science+ meeting in London on 3-4 February 2026. Apply to present your poster at the meeting now: https://royalsociety.org/science-events-and-lectures/2026/02/life-sciences/
November 6, 2025 at 3:55 PM
We're always keen to learn more about ongoing research and innovation for AI in healthcare and we look forward to joining this webinar!

This sounds like it aligns well with the exciting work in our Child Health Artificial Intelligence Network (CHAIN) theme based at @goshdrive.bsky.social
Do you know how ambient voice technology could help you in your day-to-day work?

✅Reduce admin burden
✅Improve accuracy & consistency
✅Enhance efficiency

If you want to find out more, join us for this free online event:
📆27 Nov - 10:00 - 12:00

🧷Register now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/avt-hear-t...
AVT: Hear to Stay…. The Opportunities for AVT in Secondary Care
Opportunities for Ambient Voice Tech in secondary care
www.eventbrite.co.uk
November 12, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Have you seen our October newsletter yet?

Each month we share the latest news, upcoming events, funding opportunities, and publications in child health technology.

Read the October issue here 👉 mailchi.mp/1dde0a4b4cdb...

Sign up to our mailing list here 👉 eepurl.com/dIbP4T

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November 4, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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Sheffield has 7 Family Hubs across the city, who offer a range of activities and support to families. Help them to develop their support by taking their short survey:
Family Hubs: have you heard of them? do you know what they offer?
Here in Sheffield we have 7 Family Hubs across the city. We want to know if families have heard of Family Hubs. Your feedback will help us understand how well the hubs are known and how we can make…
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October 30, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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🚀 Join us for 'Driving the Future of Innovation: West Yorkshire’s Health Tech Cluster', a full day of panels, networking & breakout sessions with speakers from across the NHS, Government, research, funding & industry.

🔗Secure your ticket today! bit.ly/4nckPqA
Driving the Future of Innovation – West Yorkshire’s Health Tech Cluster
Discover why West Yorkshire is internationally recognised for excellence in HealthTech research, collaboration and growth
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October 3, 2025 at 9:10 AM
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📢Latest edition of our newsletter out now!

Read our newsletter to find out what projects and programmes we have been working on and the events coming up in the next two months.

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October 29, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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🏆 The NIHR has launched its latest funding opportunity for i4i Product Development Awards (PDA) - Invention for Innovation (i4i)

🗓️ Applications close 3 December 2025.

Find out more ➡️ www.nihr.ac.uk/funding/i4i-...
November 3, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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So the new scrubs have arrived! We move into our new futuristic NICU next week @ Nottingham Centre for Newborn Care. So, so excited for our babies, families and staff.
December 5, 2024 at 10:45 AM
Sheffield Children's is creating a new space at the @sheffield.Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park that will bring together care, research & innovation for children & families.

Help us shape the future of children's healthcare by completing this quick 3 question survey 👉
www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/ZBEX8Y/
Shaping the future of children's healthcare
Please take the time to complete our survey. Your feedback is important.
www.smartsurvey.co.uk
October 2, 2025 at 8:51 AM
The CHEO Research Institute is hosting the 2026 Precision Child and Youth Mental Health Conference taking place in Ottawa on 11th-12th May and the call for abstracts is now open!

Submit your abstract before Thursday 20th November

Find out more here 👉 hrc-children.nihr.ac.uk/call-for-abs...
October 1, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Have you registered for the i4KIDS Training Capsule taking place online tomorrow at 1pm (CET)?

Reserve your spot today and join us tomorrow afternoon to explore how patient experience teams are transforming paediatric care!

Find out more 👉 hrc-children.nihr.ac.uk/i4kids-train...
October 1, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Our September newsletter is now available!

Read this month's issue here for news, upcoming events, funding opportunities and recent publications in child health 👉 mailchi.mp/d56096f82afc...
September 29, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Our August newsletter is now available and this month's issue features exciting updates, upcoming events, and funding calls in paediatrics and health technology

Click here to read and click Subscribe in the top left to sign up to our mailing list 👉 mailchi.mp/6e9426938c36...
September 1, 2025 at 12:44 PM
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Next week we will be circulating our next newsletter. Follow this link to join our mailing list and also read some of our past newsletters ▶️ buff.ly/40INLv6
August 20, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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Join us next month for a step-by-step guide to evidence generation!
Together with @microplatedx.bsky.social, @newcastleuni.bsky.social and Newcastle Hospitals, we will introduce key concepts associated with developing and evaluating new diagnostics.
Register your interest here: buff.ly/rLIgCjx
August 14, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Our monthly newsletter is now available and this month's issue features exciting updates, upcoming events, and funding calls in paediatrics and health technology

Click here to read and click Subscribe in the top left to sign up to our mailing list 👉 mailchi.mp/cbece8e1c462...
August 8, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Here at the NIHR HealthTech Research Centre in Paediatrics and Child Health, we support the development of medical technology for children and young people.

We work with clinicians, academics, industry, businesses & families to improve healthcare for young people through innovation.
August 8, 2025 at 11:12 AM
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And our exhibitors: AMRC, @nihrhrcchildren.bsky.social, NIHR Sheffield BRC, Research, Partnerships & Innovation, @sheffielduni.bsky.social, Panacea Wellbeing & Web Services and Simplimedica Ltd
July 7, 2025 at 11:32 AM