Team
I find the opportunity of meeting extraordinary medical experts and making a meaningful contribution to their research very rewarding. It offers me an exciting insight into the future of medical advancement which gives me a great sense of purpose. The NIHR Innovation Observatory Public Advisory Group (PAG) play a key role in our patient and […]
I think research has the most impact if people can participate in all aspects. From being happy to take part in trials, joining committees or just spreading the word about how we can all improve health and social care. Being part of research is being part of a wonderful community. The NIHR Innovation Observatory Public […]
I take part in research to keep my mind active and to make sure that the opinions of neurodiverse people are heard. The NIHR Innovation Observatory Public Advisory Group (PAG) play a key role in our patient and public involvement, engagement (PPIE) and outreach. The PAG guide strategic and operational aspects of PPIE and outreach. […]
There is always something new to learn. When taking part in research I enjoy the challenges, the problem solving, interacting with different people, sharing and hearing their thoughts, and most importantly, the sense of making a difference and helping others. The NIHR Innovation Observatory Public Advisory Group (PAG) play a key role in our patient […]
I am from BAME background and live in the South East of England, an area with significant health, cultural and socio-economic diversity amongst its communities. Many people within this community are living with multiple health and care challenges and deprivation. There is an importance in sharing personal lived experiences and in understanding key challenges patients […]
Andrew is a Senior Research Associate with the Innovation Observatory: Aligned to the Devices, Diagnostics and Digital Programme, he leads on Medical Devices. His research is at the intersection of health innovation, horizon scanning and evidence synthesis methods in relation to innovations in medical devices and healthcare delivery. A key focus of his research is […]
Hongbo is a Research Associate working on the Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Programme. His role includes conducting research in health data science and developing novel AI-based data science tools to support Innovation Observatory processes and external-facing outputs. Hongbo has an MSc in Advanced Computer Science from the University of Manchester. His Ph.D. in Computer […]
Cyril Uteh is a Research Assistant at the Innovation Observatory. His roles include monitoring new and emerging health technologies and writing technology briefings to identify, track and report on promising health innovations currently in development. Cyril’s background is in microbiology and public health. He has over seven years of experience working in the field and […]
Ayomikun Ogunyemi is a Research Assistant, aligned with the Medicines Programme. She supports the gathering, tracking, reporting of health care innovation and the delivery of a range of outputs, such as technology briefings. She believes that research answers questions and provides solutions to issues in all fields. She holds a Bachelor of Pharmacy degree and […]
Ayo is a Research Assistant working across the Innovation Observatory, mainly in Evidence Synthesis and Horizon Scanning. With previous experience in health policy and medicines access, she contributes to the monitoring of emerging health innovations and delivery of technology briefings to national stakeholders. Ayo has a BSc in Biotechnology and MSc in Global Public Health, […]