{"id":10835,"date":"2024-03-01T15:34:07","date_gmt":"2024-03-01T15:34:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.healthnews.ie\/?p=10835"},"modified":"2024-03-28T09:03:58","modified_gmt":"2024-03-28T09:03:58","slug":"medical-innovation-puts-patients-first-for-a-healthier-ageing-population","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthnews.ie\/future-of-healthcare\/medical-innovation-puts-patients-first-for-a-healthier-ageing-population\/","title":{"rendered":"Medical innovation puts patients first for a healthier ageing population"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"background-color:#f2f2f2;color:#32373c\" class=\"wp-block-atomic-blocks-ab-profile-box round ab-has-avatar ab-font-size-14 ab-block-profile ab-profile-columns\"><div class=\"ab-profile-column ab-profile-avatar-wrap\"><div class=\"ab-profile-image-wrap\"><figure class=\"ab-profile-image-square\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" class=\"ab-profile-avatar wp-image-10836\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.eu-north-1.amazonaws.com\/cdn-site.mediaplanet.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/94\/2024\/03\/07205940\/AbhayPandit-2245.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.eu-north-1.amazonaws.com\/cdn-site.mediaplanet.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/94\/2024\/03\/07205940\/AbhayPandit-2245.jpg 250w, https:\/\/s3.eu-north-1.amazonaws.com\/cdn-site.mediaplanet.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/94\/2024\/03\/07205940\/AbhayPandit-2245-125x125.jpg 125w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ab-profile-column ab-profile-content-wrap\"><h2 class=\"ab-profile-name\" style=\"color:#32373c\">Professor Abhay Pandit<\/h2><p class=\"ab-profile-title\" style=\"color:#32373c\">Director of <a href=\"https:\/\/curamdevices.ie\/#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">C\u00daRAM<\/a>, SFI Research Centre for Medical Devices<\/p><div class=\"ab-profile-text\"><\/div><ul class=\"ab-social-links\"><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Learn about the research and medical innovations tackling rising chronic illnesses in Ireland, for a healthier ageing population.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>In Ireland, life expectancy continues its upward trajectory, largely due to medical advancements. However, this positive trend is accompanied by challenges, notably an increasing number of people living with chronic illnesses. Addressing this can secure a high quality of life for the ageing population.<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"healt-1935982608\"><div class=\"healt-adlabel\">Advertisements<\/div><div id=\"healt-3297184063\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/curamdevices.ie\/#\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"CURAM2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.eu-north-1.amazonaws.com\/cdn-site.mediaplanet.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/94\/2024\/03\/07205939\/CURAM2.jpg\" alt=\"\"  width=\"750\" height=\"250\"   \/><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-patient-centric-medical-innovations\"><strong>Patient-centric medical innovations<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/curamdevices.ie\/#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">C\u00daRAM<\/a>, the SFI Research Centre for Medical Devices, plays a pivotal role in tackling these challenges. Central to our approach is understanding the patient experience. By involving patients in research from the outset, we ensure efforts are tailored to meet real healthcare needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our work spans wide-ranging medical innovations, from developing hydrogels to heal the heart after a heart attack to designing patient-friendly medication delivery systems for diabetes management, encompassing translational and basic research. Our research also delves into understanding the mechanisms behind diseases like Parkinson&#8217;s, aiming to <a href=\"https:\/\/curamdevices.ie\/#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">develop more effective treatments<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Our 10-year journey is a testament to the power of collaboration and innovation in driving positive change in healthcare.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-collaboration-transforming-healthcare\"><strong>Collaboration transforming healthcare<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Over the past decade, our collaborations with over 45 industry partners have facilitated the translation of medical devices from research to clinical implementation. With dedicated funding of nearly \u20ac270 million, we have brought together specialised researchers, industry partners, clinicians and patients to develop solutions for chronic diseases, including chronic respiratory ailments, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, neurodegenerative and musculoskeletal conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our 10-year journey is a testament to the power of collaboration and innovation in driving positive change in healthcare. Our commitment to excellence continues as we look ahead to even greater advancements in the next decade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-economic-impact-of-research\"><strong>Economic impact of research<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond technological advancements, C\u00daRAM has had a significant economic impact, creating high-quality jobs and fostering innovation in Ireland. Our commitment to driving economic growth is reflected by securing EU funding and directing millions to Irish industry partners.<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"healt-81004567\"><div class=\"healt-adlabel\">Advertisements<\/div><div id=\"healt-2484557853\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/curamdevices.ie\/#\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"CURAM2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.eu-north-1.amazonaws.com\/cdn-site.mediaplanet.com\/app\/uploads\/sites\/94\/2024\/03\/07205939\/CURAM2.jpg\" alt=\"\"  width=\"750\" height=\"250\"   \/><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-empowering-future-healthcare-innovators\"><strong>Empowering future healthcare innovators<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, we are working to train the next generation of researchers and professionals in medical device development. Since 2015, we have nurtured nearly 1,000 researchers, ensuring a sustainable talent pipeline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ultimately, our patient-centric approach and groundbreaking research are transforming healthcare delivery, both in Ireland and globally. By prioritising patient needs and fostering collaboration, C\u00daRAM is paving the way for a healthier future.<\/p>\n\n\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><div style=\"text-align:center\" class=\"wp-block-atomic-blocks-ab-button ab-block-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/curamdevices.ie\/#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"ab-button ab-button-shape-rounded ab-button-size-medium fb-pixel\" style=\"color:#ffffff;background-color:#1b8196\">Click here to learn more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn about the research and medical innovations tackling rising chronic illnesses in Ireland, for a healthier ageing population. In Ireland, life expectancy continues its upward trajectory, largely due to medical advancements. 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