Empowering future leaders in Digital Health
The Digital Health Hub for Antimicrobial Resistance, in collaboration with the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Digital Health Technologies (ENGAGE) at UCL, recently delivered its annual 3-day intensive course focused on MedTech innovation and commercialisation for digital health and antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
Designed for early career researchers and doctoral students, the course equipped participants with the practical knowledge and entrepreneurial skills needed to translate research into real-world healthcare solutions. Through a combination of expert-led sessions, interactive activities, and pitching exercises, attendees explored the challenges and opportunities shaping the rapidly evolving MedTech sector.
The course was led by Adam Dubis, Professor of Digital Enterprise at UCL, alongside an interdisciplinary group of speakers and industry experts including Hassan Chaudhury, Commercial Director of DATA-CAN and Visiting Lecturer at the UCL Global Business School for Health; Elliot Roy-Highley; Youssof Oshrochi; Marlene Da Vitoria Lobo; Sam Ajami, Senior Account Manager and Value Architect at Symbe; and Joe Vance.
The programme combined lectures with practical group work and collaborative discussion, encouraging participants to apply concepts directly to their own research ideas and innovations.
This year’s programme featured a series of interactive modules and workshops, including:
Current Trends in Digital Health – Adam Dubis explored the evolving digital health landscape, emerging technologies, and opportunities for innovation.
Business Models and Setting your Strategy – Hassan Chaudhury guided participants through developing sustainable business models and commercial strategies.
Digital Health Trends and Emerging Areas in AMR – Elliot Roy-Highley and Youssof Oshrochi examined how digital technologies are shaping new approaches to antimicrobial resistance challenges.
UK, EU and Global Regulatory Environments – Marlene Da Vitoria Lobo provided insight into navigating international medical device regulation and market access.
Funding Your Ideas and Communicating your Vision – Sam Ajami discussed funding pathways, investment readiness, and effective communication strategies for innovators.
Selling the Product that Sells Itself – Joe Vance led an interactive session on product positioning, value creation, and communicating impact to stakeholders and customers.
Group Work and Final Pitches – participants worked collaboratively to refine ideas and present their concepts to peers and facilitators for feedback.
The course received highly positive feedback overall, with participants rating sessions an average of 4.4/5. Attendees particularly valued the interactive format, practical insights, and opportunity to connect research innovation with real-world healthcare impact.