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The National
a day ago
- Health
- The National
WHO chief to attend opening of Edinburgh hub for 900 researchers
These include an ageing population, widening health inequalities and childhood wellbeing – all against a backdrop of increasing pressure on services. WHO director-general Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus will be joined at the opening by Scotland Secretary Ian Murray and Secretary for Drug and Alcohol Policy Maree Todd, alongside University of Edinburgh staff and students. READ MORE: UK Culture Secretary: BBC should not show Kneecap's Glastonbury set During the event Dr Tedros will be given the university's inaugural Edinburgh Prize for Global Health Impact, in recognition of the WHO's work to make life-saving vaccinations accessible to children across the world. Speaking ahead of the event Dr Tedros said: 'For hundreds of years, the University of Edinburgh has been a revered centre of learning and research. 'With the Usher Building's opening, the university is future-proofing that proud heritage by embracing the latest medical innovations, artificial intelligence and data analysis to contribute to making a healthier world.' The building came into use last year, and a number of 'pioneering' projects are already taking place within its walls. These include the DataLoch initiative, which brings together anonymised data from everyday use of health and social services, which researchers can use to investigate issues ranging from service improvement to health inequalities. DataLoch also supports researchers in accessing health and care data linked to other datasets, to build a clearer picture of the links between health and social factors. One such study, Health Homes, Healthy Kids, is combining data from prepayment smart meters and health records to explore, for the first time, the links between underheated homes and children's health. Meanwhile, genetic studies of populations in Shetland, Orkney and the Hebrides are yielding valuable insights into cancer genetics, while health data experts track population trends to enhance prevention, diagnosis and care delivery. Maree Todd said the opening marks a 'significant step forward in health innovation'. She said: 'The innovations by the Usher Institute will help renew the NHS in Scotland, and, as a WHO Collaborating Centre, transform healthcare around the globe. 'This development will drive growth across the region, which is why the Scottish Government is proud to support it through our Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region Deal investment.' Professor Peter Mathieson, principal and vice-chancellor of the University of Edinburgh, said: 'The opening of the Usher Building is a major step forward for the University of Edinburgh – and wider society – in reimagining how we improve health and social care. 'By bringing together researchers, clinicians and industry experts, we have created a dynamic hub that will drive innovation for the benefit of all. 'It is inspiring to shine a light on the outstanding work under way here and, together with the United Nations and many other key partners, we remain committed to advancing these critical efforts to improve lives.' The university received £49.2m capital funding for the building through the Edinburgh & South East Scotland City Region Deal, with £48.5m from the UK Government and £700,000 from the Scottish Government. READ MORE: John Swinney rejects Reform UK coalition but leaves door open for Scottish Labour It is one of six 'innovation hubs' to receive funding under the deal, and joins a growing health innovation ecosystem in Edinburgh. Murray said: 'I am very much looking forward to attending the opening of this fantastic state-of-the-art facility alongside so many eminent guests from the health and social care sectors. 'Backed by £48.5 million of UK Government funding, the Usher Institute provides an inspiring environment where academics, healthcare professionals and industry partners can collaborate on pioneering research and development to tackle challenges faced by our communities and improve wellbeing. 'This is our Plan for Change in action, working with partners to deliver economic growth and a decade of national renewal."
STV News
a day ago
- Health
- STV News
World Health Organisation chief to attend opening of Edinburgh research hub
The director-general of the World Health Organisation (WHO) will be among the guests attending the opening of a state-of-the-art research hub hailed as a 'major step forward' in improving health and social care. The new Usher Building, in the Edinburgh BioQuarter, houses more than 900 researchers, health and care providers and industry leaders, all harnessing the power of data to address some of the country's most pressing health challenges. These include an ageing population, widening health inequalities and childhood wellbeing – all against a backdrop of increasing pressure on services. WHO director-general Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus will be joined at the opening by Scotland Secretary Ian Murray and Secretary for Drug and Alcohol Policy Maree Todd, alongside University of Edinburgh staff and students. During the event Dr Tedros will be given the university's inaugural Edinburgh Prize for Global Health Impact, in recognition of the WHO's work to make life-saving vaccinations accessible to children across the world. Speaking ahead of the event Dr Tedros said: 'For hundreds of years, the University of Edinburgh has been a revered centre of learning and research. 'With the Usher Building's opening, the university is future-proofing that proud heritage by embracing the latest medical innovations, artificial intelligence and data analysis to contribute to making a healthier world.' PA Media The WHO director-general said the new facility would 'future-proof' the university's research heritage (Niall Carson/PA). The building came into use last year, and a number of 'pioneering' projects are already taking place within its walls. These include the DataLoch initiative, which brings together anonymised data from everyday use of health and social services, which researchers can use to investigate issues ranging from service improvement to health inequalities. DataLoch also supports researchers in accessing health and care data linked to other datasets, to build a clearer picture of the links between health and social factors. One such study, Health Homes, Healthy Kids, is combining data from prepayment smart meters and health records to explore, for the first time, the links between underheated homes and children's health. Meanwhile, genetic studies of populations in Shetland, Orkney and the Hebrides are yielding valuable insights into cancer genetics, while health data experts track population trends to enhance prevention, diagnosis and care delivery. Professor Sir Peter Mathieson, principal and vice-chancellor of the University of Edinburgh, said: 'The opening of the Usher Building is a major step forward for the University of Edinburgh – and wider society – in reimagining how we improve health and social care. 'By bringing together researchers, clinicians and industry experts, we have created a dynamic hub that will drive innovation for the benefit of all. 'It is inspiring to shine a light on the outstanding work under way here and, together with the United Nations and many other key partners, we remain committed to advancing these critical efforts to improve lives.' PA Media Secretary for Drug and Alcohol Policy Maree Todd said the new facility marks a 'significant step forward in health innovation' (Andrew Milligan/PA). The university received £49.2m capital funding for the building through the Edinburgh & South East Scotland City Region Deal, with £48.5m from the UK Government and £0.7m from the Scottish Government. It is one of six 'innovation hubs' to receive funding under the deal, and joins a growing health innovation ecosystem in Edinburgh. Mr Murray said: 'I am very much looking forward to attending the opening of this fantastic state-of-the-art facility alongside so many eminent guests from the health and social care sectors. 'Backed by £48.5 million of UK Government funding, the Usher Institute provides an inspiring environment where academics, healthcare professionals and industry partners can collaborate on pioneering research and development to tackle challenges faced by our communities and improve wellbeing. 'This is our Plan for Change in action, working with partners to deliver economic growth and a decade of national renewal.' Maree Todd said the opening marks a 'significant step forward in health innovation'. She said: 'The innovations by the Usher Institute will help renew the NHS in Scotland, and, as a WHO Collaborating Centre, transform healthcare around the globe. 'This development will drive growth across the region, which is why the Scottish Government is proud to support it through our Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region Deal investment.' Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
Edinburgh Reporter
a day ago
- Health
- Edinburgh Reporter
Official opening of the Usher Building
At a ceremony on Thursday morning the £50 million Usher Building at Edinburgh's Bioquarter will be declared officially open. This is a new centre where space will be made available to students, staff, partners and the public to collaborate on health based projects. The co-location offered in the new building is regarded as key in dealing with healthcare challenges. The VIPs attending will include WHO Director-General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, will be joined by the Rt Hon Ian Murray MP, Secretary of State for Scotland, and Maree Todd MSP, Minister for Drug and Alcohol Policy and Sport, alongside University staff and students. During the ceremony, Dr Tedros will receive the University's inaugural Edinburgh Prize for Global Health Impact in recognition of the WHO's work to provide children across the world access to life-saving vaccinations. In this building more than 900 researchers, health and care providers and industry leaders will work together harnessing data to improve healthcare and address its urgent challenges. The work carried on there will speed up innovations in data to help solve problems of an ageing population and of childhood wellbeing. The pioneering research will use AI to improve surgical outcomes and will work on developing routine retina imaging for its diagnostic potential. One initiative called DataLoch is a partnership between University of Edinburgh and NHS Lothian which uses anonymised data from patients' everyday use of the health and social care services to investigate many issues including service improvement. More recently, DataLoch is supporting researchers to access health and care data linked to other data sets to build a clearer picture of the links between health and social factors. Genetic studies of populations in Shetland, Orkney and the Hebrides are also yielding vital insights into cancer genetics, while health data experts track population trends to enhance prevention, diagnosis and care delivery across communities. A state-of-the-art hub for interdisciplinary research and innovation, it joins a growing health innovation ecosystem in Scotland's capital. Designed by architects Hassell, with key engineering by KJ Tait and Woolgar Hunter, the Usher Building was built by principal contractor McLaughlin & Harvey. The building was recently highly commended in the European Healthcare Design Awards and is the first new University of Edinburgh building to rely solely on efficient air source heat pump heating, avoiding direct use of fossil fuels. Professor Sir Peter Mathieson, Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Edinburgh, said: 'The opening of the Usher Building is a major step forward for the University of Edinburgh – and wider society – in reimagining how we improve health and social care. By bringing together researchers, clinicians and industry experts, we have created a dynamic hub that will drive innovation for the benefit of all. It is inspiring to shine a light on the outstanding work underway here and, together with the United Nations and many other key partners, we remain committed to advancing these critical efforts to improve lives.' Rt Hon Ian Murray MP, Secretary of State for Scotland, said: 'I am very much looking forward to attending the opening of this fantastic state-of-the-art facility alongside so many eminent guests from the health and social care sectors. Backed by £48.5 million of UK Government funding, the Usher Institute provides an inspiring environment where academics, healthcare professionals and industry partners can collaborate on pioneering research and development to tackle challenges faced by our communities and improve well-being. This is our Plan for Change in action, working with partners to deliver economic growth and a decade of national renewal.' Maree Todd MSP, Minister for Drug and Alcohol Policy and Sport, said: 'The opening of the University of Edinburgh's new Usher Building marks a significant step forward in health innovation. The innovations by the Usher Institute will help renew the NHS in Scotland, and, as a WHO Collaborating Centre, transform healthcare around the globe. This development will drive growth across the region, which is why the Scottish Government is proud to support it through our Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region Deal investment. 'I warmly welcome Dr Tedros to Scotland and congratulate him on his well-deserved Edinburgh Prize for Global Health Impact, awarded in recognition of the many children whose lives have been saved by the WHO vaccines programme.' This building is one of six university hubs which make up the Data Driven initiative which is an integral part of the £1.55 billion Edinburgh and East of Scotland City Region Deal signed in 2016. ©Hufton Crow Like this: Like Related
Scotsman
a day ago
- Health
- Scotsman
State-of-the-art research hub hailed as a 'major step forward' in improving health and social care
Pioneering work taking place within the Usher Building includes researchers leveraging artificial intelligence to improve surgical outcomes | contributed The new Usher Building houses more than 900 researchers, health and care providers and industry leaders Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The director-general of the World Health Organisation (WHO) will be among the guests attending the opening of a state-of-the-art research hub hailed as a 'major step forward' in improving health and social care. The new Usher Building, in the Edinburgh BioQuarter, houses more than 900 researchers, health and care providers and industry leaders, all harnessing the power of data to address some of the country's most pressing health challenges. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad These include an ageing population, widening health inequalities and childhood wellbeing – all against a backdrop of increasing pressure on services. WHO director-general Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus will be joined at the opening by Scotland Secretary Ian Murray and Secretary for Drug and Alcohol Policy Maree Todd, alongside University of Edinburgh staff and students. During the event Dr Tedros will be given the university's inaugural Edinburgh Prize for Global Health Impact, in recognition of the WHO's work to make life-saving vaccinations accessible to children across the world. Speaking ahead of the event Dr Tedros said: 'For hundreds of years, the University of Edinburgh has been a revered centre of learning and research. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'With the Usher Building's opening, the university is future-proofing that proud heritage by embracing the latest medical innovations, artificial intelligence and data analysis to contribute to making a healthier world.' The building came into use last year, and a number of 'pioneering' projects are already taking place within its walls. These include the DataLoch initiative, which brings together anonymised data from everyday use of health and social services, which researchers can use to investigate issues ranging from service improvement to health inequalities. DataLoch also supports researchers in accessing health and care data linked to other datasets, to build a clearer picture of the links between health and social factors. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad One such study, Health Homes, Healthy Kids, is combining data from prepayment smart meters and health records to explore, for the first time, the links between underheated homes and children's health. Meanwhile, genetic studies of populations in Shetland, Orkney and the Hebrides are yielding valuable insights into cancer genetics, while health data experts track population trends to enhance prevention, diagnosis and care delivery. Professor Sir Peter Mathieson, principal and vice-chancellor of the University of Edinburgh, said: 'The opening of the Usher Building is a major step forward for the University of Edinburgh – and wider society – in reimagining how we improve health and social care. 'By bringing together researchers, clinicians and industry experts, we have created a dynamic hub that will drive innovation for the benefit of all. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'It is inspiring to shine a light on the outstanding work under way here and, together with the United Nations and many other key partners, we remain committed to advancing these critical efforts to improve lives.' The university received £49.2m capital funding for the building through the Edinburgh & South East Scotland City Region Deal, with £48.5m from the UK Government and £0.7m from the Scottish Government. It is one of six 'innovation hubs' to receive funding under the deal, and joins a growing health innovation ecosystem in Edinburgh. Mr Murray said: 'I am very much looking forward to attending the opening of this fantastic state-of-the-art facility alongside so many eminent guests from the health and social care sectors. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'Backed by £48.5 million of UK Government funding, the Usher Institute provides an inspiring environment where academics, healthcare professionals and industry partners can collaborate on pioneering research and development to tackle challenges faced by our communities and improve wellbeing. 'This is our Plan for Change in action, working with partners to deliver economic growth and a decade of national renewal.' Maree Todd said the opening marks a 'significant step forward in health innovation'. She said: 'The innovations by the Usher Institute will help renew the NHS in Scotland, and, as a WHO Collaborating Centre, transform healthcare around the globe.
