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HIHI kicks off new pilot study with Micro-Cosmos and UHG of a new dome product that helps patients sleep better in a low stimulus environment

8th October 2024

Pictured from Left to Right: Caitriona Boyce, Clinical Skills Facilitator Trauma Orthopaedics, St Finbar’s Ward University Hospital Galway; Martina Finnerty, Clinical Nurse Manager II (CNM II), St Finbar’s Ward University…

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HIHI completes an AI pilot study which is set to improve the accuracy of bladder scans

3rd September 2024

Great to conclude another successful pilot study! Health Innovation Hub Ireland have recently concluded a pilot study focused on improving patient care with an AI enhanced bladder wall detection tool…

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Coming soon! HIHI Clinical Innovation Awards 2024

3rd September 2024

Calling all clinical innovators ! HIHI will shortly be announcing details on how to apply for this year’s Health Innovation Hub Ireland Enterprise Ireland Clinical Innovation Awards 2024. Full details…

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HIHI Tender Watch – August

29th August 2024

Welcome to ‘HIHI Tender Watch’. This is a brief monthly update on live relevant* tenders for innovative healthcare products in Irish healthcare, a reminder of those closing soon and a…

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HIHI launches latest Clinical Evaluation Study with MedScan3D

28th August 2024

This August HIHI’s company spotlight is on MedScan3D Health Innovation Hub Ireland this month showcases another Clinical Evaluation Study. The focus of the evaluation was to identify new areas where…

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HIHI monthly tender watch – July

31st July 2024

Welcome to ‘HIHI Tender Watch’. This is a brief monthly update on live relevant* tenders for innovative healthcare products in Irish healthcare, a reminder of those closing soon and a…

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Health Innovation Hub Ireland announces the appointment of Geraldine O’ Flynn as the new Manager of HIHI’s Galway Office

30th July 2024

HIHI Meet the Team. Health Innovation Hub Ireland (HIHI) is thrilled to announce the appointment of  Geraldine O’ Flynn as the new HIHI Manager at the University of Galway. Geraldine,…

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HIHI Meet the Team. HIHI welcomes Laura Caden as HIHI Health Technology Innovation Specialist

23rd July 2024

HIHI is delighted to welcome Laura Caden to our team. She joins as Health Technology Innovation Specialist, based at Mater Misericordiae​ University Hospital Laura brings a wealth of experience to…

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HIHI Senior Clinical Research Manager takes part in the World Congress on Virtual Rehabilitation. UCC researchers collaborate with European partners on virtual healthcare rehabilitation with the aim of reducing waiting lists

22nd July 2024

HIHI Senior Clinical Research Manager, Dr. Michael Twomey recently participated in the 2024 World Congress on Virtual Rehabilitation which was held in Amsterdam in the Netherlands in June 2024.  ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​…

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Theatre Workshops for Dementia and Remote Speech Therapy Screening for Children Among Five Pilot Projects Selected by Smart D8

22nd July 2024

Theatre Workshops for Dementia and Remote Speech Therapy Screening for Children Among Five Pilot Projects Selected by Smart D8 Pilot projects selected to focus on speech and language, community health,…

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HIHI launches latest Clinical Evaluation study with CergenX which provides new hope for early recognition of potential brain injury in newborns

12th July 2024

This July, HIHI is spotlighting our latest Clinical Evaluation Study with CergenX with their product CergenX Wave which provides new hope for early recognition of potential Brain Injury in Newborns.…

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Do you want to be a national leader in healthcare innovation? One month to apply to the Postgraduate Diploma in Healthcare Innovation

29th May 2024

If you want to be at the forefront of healthcare innovation leadership and become an innovation champion of the future then apply today to the Postgraduate Diploma in Healthcare Innovation.…

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Health Innovation Hub Ireland collaborates with Galway University Hospital and Atlantic Technological University on design driven healthcare solutions

28th May 2024

A collaboration between HIHI and UHG and ATU’s Industrial Design third-year students has recently wrapped up with a very successful demonstration of the intersection of healthcare and design thinking. HIHI’s…

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Spotlight on the winners of HIHI/EI Clinical Innovation Awards 2023

27th May 2024

This May we at Health Innovation Hub Ireland are delighted to spotlight the winners of the HIHI/EI Clinical Innovation Awards 2023, Dr. Conor Judge, Dr. Claire Stenson and Dr. Declan…

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HIHI launches new pilot study on a digital health app “I Know Me” which is set to empower CF patients to become the “CEO” of their own bodies with more control over personal health data

15th May 2024

Cork, 15th May, 2024. May marks Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Awareness Month and this year’s focused theme is Resilient. CF is a genetic disease which affects the lungs and the digestive…

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Health Innovation Hub Ireland commences new AI pilot study which is set to improve the accuracy of bladder scans with Cardiogenics and the Urology Department at University Hospital Galway

29th April 2024

Great to kick off another Health Innovation Hub Ireland pilot study! HIHI’s Galway office are currently working on an AI tool with Cardiogenics and the Urology Department of University Hospital…

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Read coverage in EchoLive.ie on AVeta Medical with their VITA AV device set to help women suffering from vaginal atrophy

16th April 2024

Great article by Deirdre McArdle for the EchoLive.ie as she continues her FemTech innovation series. This week AVeta Medical is featured along with founder Paula Newell. The device repairs vaginal…

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Read Vish Gain’s article for the Silicon Republic on the release of the HIHI Telea pilot. “Pilot study of the Telea app gives hope to people with Parkinsons”

15th April 2024

Read the full article here   Pilot study of the Telea app gives hope to people with Parkinson’s

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Great article on HIHI’s pilot with Telea in the Irish Examiner – UCC start-up hopes to improve speech for people with Parkinson’s disease through new app

15th April 2024

Read Michelle McGlynn’s article here https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/munster/arid-41371588.html  

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Great coverage in Irish Tech News on HIHI’s product pilot with Telea which saw a 10% increase in voice in patients with Parkinson’s Disease

15th April 2024

Read the full article and promising results of the pilot here. https://irishtechnews.ie/world-parkinsons-day-telea-offers-new-hope/

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