The Living Lab: Access the Spatial Ecosystem - Enhancing Innovation

Join us for this insightful session exploring how the Living Laboratory connects academics, industry, and healthcare partners to The University of Glasgow's growing spatial ecosystem. Rather than focusing on the science behind spatial transcriptomics, we’ll highlight real-world applications, collaborative opportunities, and how this technology is accelerating innovation across sectors.

Professor Nigel Jamieson

Nigel Jamieson is Professor of hepatobiliary and pancreatic Surgery within the University of Glasgow School of Cancer Sciences and Consultant HPB surgeon at Glasgow Royal Infirmary. He manages the Jamieson Spatial Laboratory (spatiallab.org), a spatial transcriptomic facility in the UofG characterising multiple malignancies, premalignant lesions, and inflammatory conditions across an international collaborative network deploying various regional and single-cell spatial technologies on large academic and industry led projects. Within the Living Lab he coordinates the CYGNUS project, deploying spatial biology technologies across a number of health condition.

Dr Ruth McLaughlin
Dr Ruth McLaughlin is Programme Director for the Living Laboratory and has a strong track record in life sciences innovation, with experience across both industry and academia. She has been key in advancing the College of Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences' industry engagement efforts, including the development of the award-winning Clinical Innovation Zone and the delivery of multi-stakeholder initiatives to translate research into practical applications.

Ruth played a vital role in securing £60 million in funding for the Living Laboratory programme, which is dedicated to strengthening Glasgow’s position as a leader in healthcare innovation. She was also instrumental in establishing the Lighthouse Laboratory, one of the UK's largest COVID-19 testing facilities.

Her work continues to strengthen relationships with key stakeholders, driving economic and social impact through the integration of clinical innovation projects centred around the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH) and the development of a thriving healthcare innovation cluster.

What is the Living Laboratory programme?
The Living Laboratory is a programme that is dedicated to strengthening Glasgow’s position as a leader in healthcare innovation. By working in partnership with researchers, industry, clinicians and the public, we support the creation, refinement, and clinical testing of groundbreaking healthcare solutions that will transform patient outcomes.

By fostering a vibrant, collaborative ecosystem, the Living Laboratory is attracting businesses to Glasgow and fuelling the growth of local companies. This expanding industry cluster is creating new job opportunities, enhancing skills and driving local economic growth in Govan and Glasgow.

What can you expect from our webinar series?
Our webinar series will feature a diverse lineup of speakers from various disciplines, each sharing their expertise around healthcare innovation and the benefits that a thriving healthcare innovation ecosystem can deliver.

You can expect engaging presentations covering a wide range of topics, including innovative solutions to healthcare challenges and their impact on the NHS, practical advice for healthcare innovators and startups, strategies for fostering meaningful community engagement, and much more. Each webinar will conclude with a Q&A session, providing a platform for you to ask questions and gain valuable insights.

This webinar will be held via Zoom. Access details will be distributed via email closer to the event.