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Living Laboratory Announces Month-Long Celebration to Mark Opening of Health Innovation Hub

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 15:16:00 GMT

The Living Laboratory has announced a month-long programme of activity to mark the official opening of the new Health Innovation Hub (HiH) this March.

Living Laboratory Projects and Partners Recognised at 2026 Scotland’s Life Sciences Awards

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 14:24:00 GMT

The Living Laboratory is proud to celebrate two of its projects being shortlisted, alongside a nomination for our partner MR CoilTech, at this year’s Scotland’s Life Sciences Conference & Awards.

Three people holding up bags with presents
Three people holding up bags with presents

Over 460 Toys Donated in Support of Sunny Govan Radio's Festive Toy Appeal

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 09:38:00 GMT

The Living Laboratory and colleagues across the wider College of Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences came together this festive season to support Sunny Govan Community Radio's toy appeal, with over 460 toys generously donated.

Members of the PHOENIX Trial Team
Members of the PHOENIX Trial Team

Living Laboratory PHOENIX Trial Celebrates Major Milestone With 1000 Patients Recruited

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 12:05:00 GMT

The Living Laboratory is proud to celebrate a major milestone for our PHOENIX trial, with the 1000th patient now recruited - a milestone achieved exactly 8 months after launch in April 2025.

Looking Back on the 2025 Living Laboratory Healthcare Innovation Symposium

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 10:28:00 GMT

The Living Laboratory Healthcare Innovation Symposium brought together key players across from across academia, healthcare, and industry for a day of shared insight, learning, and connections.

The Living Laboratory’s Healthcare Innovation Symposium Champions Collaboration and Real-World Impact

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 09:33:30 GMT

The Living Laboratory’s Healthcare Innovation Symposium, held on the 5th of November, once again brought together leading voices from academia, healthcare, and industry for a day of discussion, collaboration, and inspiration.

Living Laboratory PHOENIX Trial Team Wins Best Oral Presentation at NHS Research Scotland Conference

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 13:18:00 GMT

Dr Stefanie Lip, Clinical Senior Lecturer in Pharmacogenomics and Honorary Consultant in Clinical Pharmacology at the University of Glasgow, has been awarded the Best Oral Presentation prize at the NHS Research Scotland (NRS) Conference 2025.

An aerial image of a building that is under construction
An aerial image of a building that is under construction

Chemify scales up operations at Health Innovation Hub (HiH)

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 16:01:00 BST

Digital chemistry company Chemify is set to embark on the next phase of its business journey with a strategic relocation to the Health Innovation Hub (HiH) - Glasgow's newest purpose-built life science facility delivered by Kadans Science Partner in partnership with the Living Laboratory.

An image of Professor Ross Cagan being interviewed
An image of Professor Ross Cagan being interviewed

Kadans Science Partner Goes 'Behind the Science' with Professor Ross Cagan

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 10:23:00 BST

Professor Ross Cagan recently sat down with Kadans Science Partner for a new episode of 'Behind the Science', exploring how his team is pioneering new approaches to advanced cancer therapeutics and personalised medicine.

An image of the Teaching & Learning Centre at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital
An image of the Teaching & Learning Centre at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Healthcare Innovation Symposium on 5th November Welcomes Sir Tony Kouzarides and Other Esteemed Speakers

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 16:14:00 BST

The Living Laboratory has announced that its annual Healthcare Innovation Symposium will take place on Wednesday 5 November at the Queen Elizabeth Teaching and Learning Centre.

First Minister John Swinney Looking at MRI Head Coil
First Minister John Swinney Looking at MRI Head Coil

First Minister Visit and Living Lab Seminar Highlight Cutting-Edge Innovation at Imaging Centre of Excellence (ICE)

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 13:40:00 BST

Living Laboratory Programme Director, Dr Ruth McLaughlin, was honoured to welcome Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney and Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care Neil Gray to the Imaging Centre of Excellence (ICE) on Monday, 16th June.

Two clinicians and a patient in a hospital setting
Two clinicians and a patient in a hospital setting

Landmark patient trial to use genetic testing to personalise treatments

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 09:31:00 BST

A major new study launching in Scotland aims to show how a simple genetic test could help doctors personalise treatments – boosting medication response and reducing harmful side effects.

Professor Iain McInnes Meets Govan Partners to Champion Community-Driven Innovation

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 16:38:00 BST

The Living Laboratory was delighted to welcome Professor Iain McInnes, Vice Principal and Head of the University of Glasgow’s College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences (MVLS), for a meaningful discussion with our local community partners.

A group photo of teachers in a classroom
A group photo of teachers in a classroom

Living Laboratory Delivers Precision Medicine CPD Course to Empower Scottish Biology Teachers

Fri, 30 May 2025 12:06:00 BST

This month, Higher Biology teachers from across Scotland participated in a specialised Continuing Professional Development (CPD) course on precision medicine, hosted both in person at Govan High School and online.

A collection of mosaic-style artworks
A collection of mosaic-style artworks

Living Laboratory Launches Community-Led Arts Projects in Govan

Tue, 13 May 2025 11:42:00 BST

The Living Laboratory has launched two community-led arts projects in Govan this month, inviting local residents to take part in the creation of a mosaic tile artwork and a woven tapestry.

Living Laboratory and myDNA Announce Partnership to Advance Pharmacogenomics (PGx) Adoption

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 16:42:00 BST

The University of Glasgow’s Living Laboratory for Precision Medicine and myDNA, a leader in precision health, have announced a new partnership to generate evidence supporting the adoption of pharmacogenomics (PGx) in healthcare.

Living Laboratory Welcomes Glasgow Clyde College Students to Nicol Training Lab

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 14:04:00 BST

The Living Laboratory recently welcomed Glasgow Clyde College for a hands-on day of STEM exploration, offering students the opportunity to engage with cutting-edge technology and interactive learning experiences.

Living Laboratory Partner MR CoilTech Wins Innovative Collaboration Award at 2025 Scotland’s Life Sciences Awards

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 09:08:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow’s Living Laboratory programme is proud to celebrate its partner, MR CoilTech, for winning the Innovative Collaboration Award at the 2025 Scotland’s Life Sciences Awards.

Living Laboratory Neurovascular Coil Enhances 7T MRI Imaging of Brain and Spine

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 10:04:00 GMT

A new publication in the Magnetic Resonance in Medicine Journal highlights the potential of the Living Laboratory’s neurovascular (NV) coil in advancing 7T MRI imaging.

New Study on Cancer Diagnoses Emerges from Living Laboratory’s oGRE challenge

Fri, 07 Feb 2025 09:34:00 GMT

A new study emerging from the Living Laboratory’s oGRE challenge highlights the significant number of cancer diagnoses made after emergency department visits.

Living Laboratory's Radiogenomics Project Named Finalist at Scotland's Life Sciences Awards 2025

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 13:55:00 GMT

The Living Laboratory is proud to see its Radiogenomics project named a finalist in the 2025 Scotland's Life Sciences Awards. The project is shortlisted in the Innovation: Health Technology category, which celebrates groundbreaking advancements in Health Data and Technology.

Living Laboratory Partner MR CoilTech Secures Prestigious Grant for NEUROQUANT Project

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 09:15:00 GMT

Living Laboratory partner MR CoilTech has secured a prestigious grant for its NEUROQUANT project, a pioneering study on Alzheimer’s disease that utilises the custom-built neurovascular coil developed as part of our Coil Development project.

Two People Holding Bags Filled With Christmas Presents
Two People Holding Bags Filled With Christmas Presents

The Living Laboratory Supports Sunny Govan Community Radio's Festive Toy Appeal

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 11:19:00 GMT

The Living Laboratory and colleagues across the wider College of Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences came together this festive season to support Sunny Govan Community Radio's toy appeal.

New Study with Living Laboratory Head Coil Marks Step Forward for 7T MRI Imaging

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 12:06:00 GMT

A new publication in the Magnetic Resonance in Medicine Journal, joint first-authored by Dr Belinda Ding and Dr Sydney Williams, showcases the use of our radiofrequency (RF) head coil in advancing 7T MRI imaging.

High schools pupils at a patient simulation
High schools pupils at a patient simulation

The Living Laboratory Welcomes Govan Pupils for Open Door Day 2024

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 16:53:00 GMT

This year’s Living Laboratory Open Door Day gave senior pupils from local high schools a unique opportunity to explore Govan-based careers in healthcare innovation and precision medicine.

Patient hails ‘incredible’ use of AI to speed up detection of lung cancer

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 16:29:00 GMT

A woman whose lung cancer was detected with the help of Artificial Intelligence (AI) as part of our Digital Health Validation Lab's RADICAL study has praised the “incredible” speed of her diagnosis and treatment.

An image of the Teaching & Learning Centre at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital
An image of the Teaching & Learning Centre at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Living Laboratory Announces Upcoming Healthcare Innovation Symposium

Wed, 11 Sep 2024 15:12:00 BST

The Living Laboratory programme has announced its upcoming Healthcare Innovation Symposium, taking place on Wednesday 6th of November. The event will explore cutting-edge developments, emerging opportunities, and key challenges within the healthcare innovation landscape.

Representatives gathered at a building site
Representatives gathered at a building site

‘Topping out’ of new Health Innovation Hub marks key construction milestone

Thu, 05 Sep 2024 09:20:00 BST

The highly anticipated Health Innovation Hub (HiH) has reached a significant milestone with the completion of the building’s primary structure. To celebrate, representatives from the University of Glasgow, Kadans Science Partner, and Morrison Construction came together at a topping-out ceremony.

A group photo in front of the 7 Tesla MRI Scanner
A group photo in front of the 7 Tesla MRI Scanner

Living Laboratory’s Radiofrequency (RF) Coil Used in Innovative Study on Motor Neuron Disease (MND)

Wed, 14 Aug 2024 10:37:00 BST

A new head-and-neck radiofrequency (RF) coil, which has been developed as part of the Living Laboratory’s Coil Development project, is set to provide new insights into the potential use of MRI scanning for diagnosis and monitoring of motor neuron disease (MND).

Digital Health Validation Lab (DHVL) Develops Network to Support Regulatory Needs of Digital Health Innovators

Thu, 20 Jun 2024 09:37:00 BST

The Digital Health Validation Lab (DHVL) is working with partners to develop a network that will support and enhance the understanding of digital health innovators as they look to navigate the complex regulatory environment with their products.

QEUH Becomes First NHS Site to Roll Out Head-CT AI Trial

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 09:43:00 BST

The Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH) has become the first of four planned NHS sites to implement a pioneering trial which aims to utilise artificial intelligence (AI) to improve turnaround times for CT scans and reduce A&E pressures.

From left to right: Jim Johnstone (Morrison Construction), David Moore (Ryden), Allan Cunningham (Morrison Construction), Paula Leca (Morrison Construction), Professor Iain McInnes (University of Glasgow), Ruth McLaughlin (University of Glasgow), David Ewing (Morrison Construction), James Sheppard (Kadans), James Dawson (Kadans), Paul McCrorey (Morrison Construction)
From left to right: Jim Johnstone (Morrison Construction), David Moore (Ryden), Allan Cunningham (Morrison Construction), Paula Leca (Morrison Construction), Professor Iain McInnes (University of Glasgow), Ruth McLaughlin (University of Glasgow), David Ewing (Morrison Construction), James Sheppard (Kadans), James Dawson (Kadans), Paul McCrorey (Morrison Construction)

Ground broken at the new Health Innovation Hub in Govan

Mon, 15 Jan 2024 12:50:00 GMT

Representatives from the University of Glasgow, Kadans Science Partner and Morrisons Construction attended a ceremony to mark the start of works on the Health Innovation Hub in Govan.

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qure.ai logo

NHS Deploys AI for Early Lung Cancer Detection

Fri, 08 Dec 2023 15:57:00 GMT

The NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, in collaboration with the Scottish Government, University of Glasgow, and Qure.ai, is implementing an AI-powered chest X-ray reporting solution, qXR, across Glasgow to enhance the early detection of lung cancer.

A patient being monitored with a laser camera
A patient being monitored with a laser camera

DHVL and UofG Researchers Develop AI Laser Stethoscope

Fri, 08 Dec 2023 14:42:00 GMT

Scientists at the University of Glasgow have developed an AI-driven laser camera system that can remotely read a person's heartbeat, potentially revolutionising health monitoring.

Multicoloured letters sitting in multicoloured boxes spelling out the word EVENTS
Multicoloured letters sitting in multicoloured boxes spelling out the word EVENTS

The Living Lab at SYMBIOSIS Healthcare Biosensing and Bioimaging Exchange Event

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 14:55:00 GMT

The Living Lab joins CENSIS and UofG IAA at the SYMBIOSIS Healthcare Biosensing and Bioimaging Exchange Event

Graphic image showing the details about the Healthcare Innovation Conference alongside the Living Lab logo and an image of the Learning and Teaching Centre at the QEUH
Graphic image showing the details about the Healthcare Innovation Conference alongside the Living Lab logo and an image of the Learning and Teaching Centre at the QEUH

Living Laboratory HIC Highlights DHVL Launch and Collaborative Successes

Fri, 17 Nov 2023 15:06:00 GMT

The Living Laboratory Healthcare Innovation Conference, held at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, was a standout event, marked by the introduction of the Digital Health Validation Lab (DHVL) aiming to fast-track digital health technologies into clinical settings, featuring inspiring talks, diverse exhibitors, and success stories illustrating the DHVL's pivotal role in advancing digital health innovation.

Graphic image showing the details about the Healthcare Innovation Conference alongside the Living Lab logo and an image of the Learning and Teaching Centre at the QEUH
Graphic image showing the details about the Healthcare Innovation Conference alongside the Living Lab logo and an image of the Learning and Teaching Centre at the QEUH

Living Laboratory Healthcare Innovation Conference

Tue, 05 Sep 2023 09:00:00 BST

Join the University of Glasgow’s Living Laboratory for Precision Medicine at its Healthcare Innovation Conference, showcasing the power of the triple helix approach in supporting healthcare innovation.

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Multicoloured letters sitting in multicoloured boxes spelling out the word EVENTS

Digital health technologies for precision medicine: seminar and workshop

Wed, 10 May 2023 09:00:00 BST

Please join the Living Laboratory and CENSIS for a free half-day seminar and workshop on opportunities and challenges around digital health technologies for precision medicine, including NHS implementation processes for new drugs and medical devices.

Dr Shajan Gunamony holds the 7T Head Coil beside the 7T MRI scanner
Dr Shajan Gunamony holds the 7T Head Coil beside the 7T MRI scanner

Prestigious ISO accreditation awarded to Glasgow health-tech company MR CoilTech

Thu, 20 Apr 2023 09:00:00 BST

Glasgow-based engineering company MR CoilTech has been awarded globally-recognised ISO accreditation from the British Standards Institution (BSI) for the design, development and production of medical devices, in partnership with the University of Glasgow and InnoScot Health.

A group of people from the Living Lab, BioClavis and Polyomics standing around tables with an activity from the ARCadia festival
A group of people from the Living Lab, BioClavis and Polyomics standing around tables with an activity from the ARCadia festival

The Living Laboratory at ARCadia Festival!

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 09:00:00 BST

The Living Laboratory was proud to host two exciting activities at The University of Glasgow’s ARCadia Festival of Ideas.

Dr Shajan Gunamony stands beside the 7T MRI scanner
Dr Shajan Gunamony stands beside the 7T MRI scanner

7 Tesla MRI Upgrade at the Imaging Centre of Excellence

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 09:00:00 BST

The ultra-high field 7 Tesla Magnetic Resonance Imaging (7T MRI) scanner at the Imaging Centre of Excellence (ICE) has upgraded to the new, optimal 64 channel receive system. This upgrade enables scanning of the human brain in even greater resolution than before at a much faster processing speed, producing high-resolution medical images that will advance research and increase the diagnostic capabilities of the technology.

Expo 2020 Health is Wealth Poster
Expo 2020 Health is Wealth Poster

The Living Laboratory for Precision Medicine at EXPO 2020, Dubai

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 09:00:00 GMT

The Living Laboratory was proud to join Scotland’s Digital Health and Wellbeing Day at Expo 2020, part of a five-day programme of exciting, informative, and educational activity.

An image of a patent lying with their hand raised above their head in a scanner
An image of a patent lying with their hand raised above their head in a scanner

Living Laboratory partners develop world-first technology to facilitate high resolution brain imaging

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 14:47:00 BST

MR CoilTech, partners on the Advanced Imaging Coil Development project, partnered with Glasgow-based product design consultancy Wideblue, to create a world-first specialised coil device for a state-of-the-art magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner that will enhance advanced imaging and help improve brain research.

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University of Glasgow awarded SiPF funding for the Living Laboratory

In June 2020, the University of Glasgow was delighted to be awarded £38m by the UKRI’s flagship Strength in Places Fund (SiPF) to create the Living Laboratory for precision medicine. This internationally leading project will focus on translating cutting-edge science and innovation into a real-world clinical setting.

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