Category: Talking point
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Inspiration to Impact: The Scientific Journey of Professor Barbara Pierscionek
International Day of Women and Girls in Science, held each year on February 11th, shines a light on the vital role women play in scientific discovery and innovation. The day is a global reminder that diverse perspectives are not only a matter of equity, but essential for scientific progress. Today, we are pleased to speak…
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Mantra Systems Announced as Programme Partner for the NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme
The NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme (NHS CEP) is delighted to announce Mantra Systems Limited as an official Programme Partner, recognising their long-standing commitment to supporting clinical entrepreneurs navigating the medical device and digital health landscape. Mantra Systems was founded by CEO Dr Paul Hercock, himself a former NHS Clinical Entrepreneur, following his own innovation journey…
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NHS CEP Shortlisted for the HSJ Awards 2026!
Anglia Ruskin University delivering the NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme has been shortlisted for the 2026 HSJ Partnership Award: Best Educational Programme for the NHS Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) is thrilled to share that the NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme has been shortlisted for the 2026 HSJ Awards! Nominated in the category for ‘Best Educational Programme for…
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Making a Difference in Malawi
Last month, Dr Tamsin Holland Brown, Paediatrician, Co-Clinical Lead on the NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme, and Founder of Hear Glue Ear, embarked on a remarkable journey to Malawi. Following initial work in the country, the team was awarded a Global Health Partnerships grant of over £100,000 to deliver ear and hearing care training across Malawi, with…
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Insights from the NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme: A BMJ Innovations Article
In a recent article published in BMJ Innovations, Dr. Tamsin Mary Holland Brown, Polly Sullivan – NHS CEP Programme Lead, and Poppy Sullivan – Medical Student, Queen Mary University of London, provide an in-depth look at the NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme (CEP). Historical Context and Founding of the CEP The NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme is designed to…
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TED Talk by Dr Natasha Wilcock: Moving beyond deaf awareness to deaf insight.
In her TED Talk, Dr Natasha Wilcock, a palliative care doctor and NHS Clinical Entrepreneur specialising in deaf awareness training, shares her journey and mission to transform healthcare for the deaf community. As a deaf individual herself, Dr Wilcock has faced numerous challenges throughout her medical education and career. These experiences have fuelled her passion…
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Beyond Sport : The impact of the Paralympics on disability perception and innovation.
By Dr Tamsin Holland Brown, Clinical Lead, NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme, ARU On the first day of the Paralympics 2024 in Paris, the Global Disability Innovation Summit convened at the British ambassador residence to think “Beyond Sport”. 150 research and business leaders, including the NHS Clinical Entrepreneur team, were invited to attend an inspiring panel…