Celebrating Healthcare Innovation at our Legacy Partner Dinner
"Innovation is solving problems articulated by the people we have the privilege of looking after." - Neil Patel, Clinical Innovation Director.
On Thursday 1 June, Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity hosted the first ever Legacy Partner Dinner and Innovation Networking Event, at the iconic Glasgow Science Centre.
This exclusive gathering celebrated the spirit of innovation in healthcare, highlighting the invaluable support from the Legacy Partners who made generous pledges during the charity's 20th Anniversary Ball last November. We are especially grateful to McGill's Buses for sponsoring the event.
More than 160 guests attended an informative reception, where exhibitors showcased the latest innovations in maternity, neonatal and paediatric healthcare. This immersive experience allowed attendees to witness first-hand the ground-breaking advancements that are shaping the future of healthcare.
The evening brought together distinguished keynote speakers, who engaged in insightful discussions about the future of innovation and technology in healthcare in Scotland, backed by the unwavering support of Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity.
Keynote Speakers
Neil patel - cLINICAL INNOVATION DIRECTOR
Roddy o'kane- CONSULTANT NEUROSURGEON
Susie FRASER - commercial innovation director
Each speaker brought passion, experience and expertise to the table, sparking thought-provoking discussions on the future of healthcare in Scotland. Neil Patel emphasised the charity's vision, stating,
"We want to be THE leading centre for innovation across the globe. We have a unique opportunity to do that in Glasgow as Scotland's leading children's hospital. I am so grateful to Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity for supporting us in this endeavour."
Roddy O'Kane discussed the importance of innovation and technology within surgical procedures, stating the importance of new technologies being accessible to aid not just survival, but quality of life for patients.
“Any building is a pile of bricks, which, in this example, is people like me, but Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity is the cement that brings it all together."
Host Bernard Ponsonby hosted a Q&A session with an esteemed panel of healthcare experts, opening a dynamic exchange of thoughts and ideas between the audience and the panel.
"This event served as a reminder of the impact that philanthropy can have in moving healthcare forward and positively transforming the lives of children in hospital.
"It is thanks to the support of each and every one of our partners and supporters that the charity looks ahead to a future where medical innovation thrives, paving the way for improved healthcare in Scotland."
KIRSTEN watson, CHIEF executive OFFICER