Hear more about the principles and applications of quantum sensing
Quantum sensing in healthcare uses extremely precise sensors to detect tiny changes in the body that traditional tools can’t pick up.
In this session, Helena Knowles, Deputy Director of the UK Q-BIOMED Hub, will discuss the principles of quantum sensing, its potential benefits, as well as an overview of how these technologies are being applied in life sciences and healthcare. She will also share examples from the Hub’s work, including her lab’s work on intercellular nanodiamond sensors that can study cells at the subcellular, nanometre scale and highlight broader projects designed to bring quantum technologies into practical healthcare use.
Q-BIOMED is a team of over 30 Principal Investigators across six UK universities, NHS teams, industry and charities partners. Current projects include more sensitive, cost-effective brain imaging, highly sensitive lateral flow tests, advanced endoscopy and laparoscopy probes, and intracellular sensors measuring tissue properties such as pH and reactive oxygen species.
The session will be chaired by Dr Neel Sharma, Founder and Director of the Clinician Engineer Hub, and Specialist in GI Medicine at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
About our innovation breakfasts
Our Innovation Breakfast series brings together aspiring innovators and clinicians with expert speakers to explore what it takes to turn a great idea into something that can make a difference for patients.
From industry partners and technical specialists to those who have been successful entrepreneurs with a story to share, join us to network, learn and enjoy a pastry.
Who Should Come?
We encourage attendance from:
- Staff across our partner organisations
- Professionals focused on service improvement
- Leaders in strategy, policy, and partnerships
- Colleagues working on public and patient involvement and engagement (PPIE)
If you would like to be involved in a future Innovation Breakfast, contact [email protected].
