Academic health science networks are a new tier of organisations to improve the identification, adoption and spread of innovation in the NHS - and create wealth for the UK economy. Their core functions include informatics, service improvement, procurement and engaging the NHS with research.
Join us for a live discussion on Friday 19 April.
Some of the questions we will be covering include:
• What will AHSNs do?
• What impact can they make on the research and innovation agenda?
• How they will work with others involved in the field?
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Panel includes:
Miles Ayling is director of innovation for NHS England
Dr Jonathan Sheffield OBE is chief executive of the NIHR Clinical Research Network
Julian Dixon is chief operating officer for UCL Partners
Dr Chris Streather is managing director for South London Academic Health Science Network
Chris Linward is operational lead for Greater Manchester Academic Health Science Network
Oxford Academic Health Science Network
Professor Rachel Munton is interim managing director for East Midlands Academic Health Science Network
North East and North Cumbria Academic Health Science Network
