Research centre opens in Liverpool 'to address local and global healthcare challenges'
The centre is based in the Liverpool Science Park
A new university research centre has opened in Liverpool to 'address local and global healthcare challenges.'
It has been opened by Professor Lucy Chappell, Chief Scientific Adviser for the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and Chief Executive of the National Institute for Health & Care Research (NIHR).
Scientists, engineers, health professionals and Liverpool City Region residents will work together to drive 'internationally important health technology research and innovation cluster in England's North West.'
It will target health problems that need data science and engineering to better understand, prevent, and treat conditions for patients.
Professor Iain Buchan, W.H. Duncan Chair in Public Health Systems and Associate Pro Vice Chancellor for Innovation, University of Liverpool, said:
"We have created an environment to fuse different kinds of expertise in creating and evaluating data-intensive solutions to some of society’s most challenging health problems.
“Building on our world-first Civic Data Cooperative, Liverpool City Region’s residents are deeply involved in how CHIL uses their data. Liverpool is proud to break new ground with civic approaches to data and AI innovation, demonstrating a spirit of togetherness that delivers positive change, as seen in our COVID-19 responses.
"In a world challenged by antimicrobial resistance, climate, conflicts, mental health problems, emerging infections, and the increasing frailty of ageing populations we need to pool our innovation resources – we’re all in this together."
The headquarters has breakout spaces, dedicated collaboration areas and a secure NHS data and analytics area.
Professor Lucy Chappell said:
"It is a privilege to be able to open such an important research centre in the heart of Liverpool. Collaboration within the research sector is essential if we want to tackle some of the largest health and care problems facing the world today, and centres like this make that a reality.
"I particularly welcome the clear engagement and involvement of the community in this initiative. I am excited to follow what the organisation produces and see how it improves the lives of patients and the public."