Claire Novorol, Contributor

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The Challenges Of Combating Rare Diseases – And Five Innovations Making A Real Difference

With February 29th 2020 being Rare Disease Day, I want to examine why rare diseases are still overlooked, and look at the innovations that are helping to bridge the gap.

Nine Experts On The Trends That Changed Healthtech In The Last Decade, And The Innovations To Expect By 2030

I asked some of my peers to share their views on the biggest developments in digital health during the 2010s, and their predictions for what the 2020s will bring.

Putting the ‘Med’ in MedTech: Three Tips For How Clinicians Can Succeed In Digital Health

The role that doctors and clinicians should play in the development of new health technologies is being keenly scrutinised by government and healthcare professionals. But how do you succeed as a medic in tech? Here are some tips based on my own experie…

Diversity In Healthtech: Why Securing Funding Is Harder For Female Founders

Earlier this month, I wrote about why I believe it is vital for the healthtech industry to have more women in positions of leadership. Today, I want to continue that discussion by focusing in on one specific part of this debate: securing investment as …

Why Healthtech Needs More Female Leaders

The healthtech sector has a severe lack of women in leadership positions, and healthcare overall reflects this trend. How can we start to address this challenge as an industry? While there is no single cure, there are a number of remedies that can make…

7 Trends That Healthtech Innovators Expect To Shape 2019

2019 is set to be another significant year for healthtech so, to kick off the year, I wanted to ask some of my peers about what they expect to see over the next 12 months. Here are their predictions for seven trends to watch in the year ahead.

It’s Time For A Better Dialogue Between Regulators And Healthtech Pioneers

When it comes to healthcare, regulation is vital. But it’s far from easy – especially in healthtech, where the pace of innovation has accelerated markedly. If this innovation is to continue, we need a more open dialogue between the healthtech industry …