Annual Higginson Lecture 2024
The Role of Engineering and Computer Sciences in Overcoming Healthcare Challenges
About
Prof. Shipley’s research develops computational models to simulate and optimize diagnostic tools and treatments. She has developed modelling-imaging platforms to better understand the role of vascular architecture and function on tissue behaviours in health and disease, with application areas including cancers, nervous system injury and cardiovascular disease.
Prof. Shipley is a passionate advocate for interdisciplinary collaboration and the translation of scientific discoveries into clinical practice. She established and led the UCL Institute of Healthcare Engineering (2018-2024), which brings together experts from a wide range of disciplines to tackle healthcare challenges and has received numerous awards and honours for her contribution to the field of healthcare engineering (including an OBE for pandemic services).
In 2024, Becky joined UCLPartners, a health innovation partnership which spans North London and Essex, as Chief Research Officer.
20 Nov 2024
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Organiser
- Northumbria Local Network
Registration information
No registration required.
FREE to all - Please arrive from 17:15 for the event start at 18:00
Speakers
Rebecca Shipley
Professor of Healthcare Engineering, UCL - UCL Partners
Prof. Shipley’s research develops computational models to simulate and optimize diagnostic tools and treatments. She has developed modelling-imaging platforms to better understand the role of vascular architecture and function on tissue behaviours in health and disease, with application areas including cancers, nervous system injury and cardiovascular disease.
Prof. Shipley is a passionate advocate for interdisciplinary collaboration and the translation of scientific discoveries into clinical practice. She established and led the UCL Institute of Healthcare Engineering (2018-2024), which brings together experts from a wide range of disciplines to tackle healthcare challenges and has received numerous awards and honours for her contribution to the field of healthcare engineering (including an OBE for pandemic services).
In 2024, Becky joined UCLPartners, a health innovation partnership which spans North London and Essex, as Chief Research Officer.
Programme
Location: E005, Christopherson Building, Department of Engineering
Wednesday 20th November, 18:00-19:00
Reception to be held in the Atrium, Higginson Building, Department of Engineering, from 17:15