Centre for Health Technology
Transforming lives and supporting an economy of wellbeing through the development and application of health technology innovations in health and care
Healthcare systems worldwide are striving for the ‘quadruple aim’ of better population health and reducing inequalities, improved experience of care, healthcare team well-being (including that of carers) and lower system costs.
Many technological solutions exist to support this ambition. However, health and care systems are not making the most of the technological revolution, due to a range of architectural, evidential and cultural challenges.
A particular strength of the Centre of Health Technology is that it brings together a team with expertise not just across a range of technologies but in the barriers to digital transformation in health and social care.
The University of Plymouth’s Centre for Health Technology brings together digital health and technology expertise from across the University to drive the development, evaluation and implementation of innovative technologies, products, services and approaches to transform health and social care and create an economy of wellbeing.
Focusing principally on digitally-enabled innovations, our researchers work with a network of cross-sector partners, including NHS, industry, health and social care organisations and patient groups, to deliver research and development of international importance, enabled by the unique population and geographical characteristics of the South West region of England.
News
- University benefits from major investment in next generation of scientists 15 November 2024
- University helps residents shape the future of health technology in their own homes 25 July 2024
- Ensuring health technology works for older people 2 May 2024
- University helps secure £5m to tackle health inequalities in Cornwall 5 December 2023
- Silent Hospital Project benefits patients 5 June 2023
The old normal: our future health
The Centre for Health Technology brings together researchers with over 30 years of evidence-based research experience in health and technology. Together, they work to enable innovative healthcare solutions that reduce the pressure on services, support healthy ageing in our communities and stimulate an economy of wellbeing that benefits all.
In
this series
, they share their views on the current state of health and care in the UK, and what its future could look like.
Contact our team
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![Professor Sheena Asthana Director of Plymouth Institute of Health and Care Research]( "Professor Sheena Asthana")
Professor Sheena Asthana
Director of Plymouth Institute of Health and Care Research
Director
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![Professor Shang-Ming Zhou Professor of e-Health]( "Professor Shang-Ming Zhou")
Professor Shang-Ming Zhou
Professor of e-Health
Deputy Director
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![Dr Michael Loizou Associate Professor in Digital Health]( "Dr Michael Loizou")
Dr Michael Loizou
Associate Professor in Digital Health
Deputy Director
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![Ms Rose Wilmot Media and Administrative Officer]( "Ms Rose Wilmot")
Ms Rose Wilmot
Media and Administrative Officer
Centre Administrator
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![Hannah Hobbs Research Administrator]( "Hannah Hobbs")
Hannah Hobbs
Research Administrator
Centre Administrator
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![Arielle Etheridge Media and Administration Officer]( "Arielle Etheridge")
Arielle Etheridge
Media and Administration Officer
Centre Administrator
Professor Sheena Asthana - Promoting policy to end coastal poverty
Sheena Asthana, Professor in Health Policy, is Director of the Plymouth Institute for Health and Care Research (PIHR). She is a leading advocate for improved distribution of funds to ensure fairer access to healthcare for all, focusing her attention on communities disproportionately lacking in support.
