Fellows in Focus: October 2024

Updates concerning Sciana Fellows in October 2024

The people behind healthcare innovation: Interview with Elliott Green, co-founder and CEO of Dandelion Health

In the latest instalment of the "The people behind healthcare innovation" series, Tobias Silberzahn (Cohort 3) spoke with Elliott Green, co-founder and CEO of Dandelion Health.

Building inclusive, digitally enabled health systems in LMICs

Tobias Siberzahn (Cohort 3) also co-authored an article for McKinsey & Company. Earlier this month, Tobias announced he was leaving McKinsey after 15 years to focus on two big goals in his life. Find out more.

Dominique Allwood nominated as "Woman of the Year"

Dominique Allwood (Cohort 6) was nominated as a "Woman of the Year" at this year's Women of the Year Lunch and Awards. The Women of the Year Lunch brings together more than 400 women from all walks of life, each handpicked for their achievements and contributions to society. Congratulations, Dominique!

"Ja zur medizinischen Versorgungsinitiative" campaign surpasses 100,000 signatures

Rudolf Blankart (Cohort 5) is a committee member for the "Ja zur medizinischen Versorgungsinitiative" ("Yes to the security of medical care") campaign, which aims to address the supply shortages of medicines in Switzerland. The campaign has attracted more than 130,000 signatures and has now been submitted to the Federal Chancellery.

«Die Daten wären da –nutzen wir sie!» ("The data would be there - let's use it!")

In an op-ed for CSS, Sven Streit (Cohort 5) suggests breaking up existing data silos can get Switzerland closer to the goal of health care without inefficiencies.

A beacon of hope

In a LinkedIn blog, Paul Bate (Cohort 1) reaffirms the value of events that "facilitate the free transfer of ideas, knowledge and different viewpoints between different communities."

21 uses for AI and digital for 21st century NHS workforce management

In this article, Rishi Das-Gupta (Cohort 4) explores 21 promising uses for AI-enabled digital solutions in NHS workforce management that healthcare providers should consider.

Helen Crimlisk and colleagues raise funds for Sheffield Hospitals Charity

Congratulations to Helen Crimlisk (Cohort 5) and her colleagues, who have met their goal of walking, running, or jogging 62 miles in October. Together, they've been raising money for Sheffield Hospitals Charity, which has recently funded a greenhouse and gardening equipment to support people with significant mental health problems in Sheffield. What better way to mark the achievement than a walk up Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh?

Was digitalen Zwillingen in der Medizin zum Durchbruch fehlt  (What digital twins lack for a breakthrough in medicine)

Claudia Witt (Cohort 5) spoke with netzwoche about the use of digital twins in medicine, existing research in this area by the Digital Society Initiative, and the need to expand digital competence across all age groups.

New role for Shera Chok at National Institute for Health and Care Research

Congratulations to Shera Chok (Cohort 2) for starting a new role with the National Institute for Health and Care Research.

Shera is the national community settings lead. Shera said, "The role, which is the first of its kind, involves providing senior leadership and strategic direction for matters of research delivery across community health and care settings, helping to develop research capacity and capability and building effective relationships with stakeholders.

"This aligns well with the government's three priority shifts: moving services from hospitals to the community, digitisation, and prevention."