ELAROS Hosts Annual Winter Planning Day to Drive Innovation in 2025
In early December, ELAROS held its Annual Winter Planning Day, bringing together our dedicated team alongside PhD researchers Bárbara Silva-Passadouro (University of Leeds) and Owain Medford (University of Huddersfield), as well as our Neu-Restore Scientific Director, Thomas Richards.
The day began with a strategic session focused on ELAROS’ growth plans for 2025, where we set clear objectives to enhance innovation, expand our impact, and strengthen collaborations in digital health.
The afternoon featured inspiring keynote presentations from our esteemed guest speakers who shared insights into cutting-edge research and industry advancements:
- Adam Lockhart introduced an innovative, non-invasive early screening method for Parkinson’s.
- Dr Ellen Buckley (University of Sheffield) presented her research on using wearable sensors to assess mobility performance in real-world settings.
- Jeremy Gee (Airedale NHS Foundation Trust) showcased the outcomes of various pilot studies utilising the C19-YRS platform.
- Simon Monaghan (Senior Innovation and Growth Specialist, Innovate UK Business Growth) provided an overview of the UK Government’s funding landscape and opportunities for innovation.
The event also provided a fantastic opportunity to reconnect with ELAROS’ first two team members—Dr Angel Jimenez-Aranda (now Associate Professor at the University of Salford) and Dr Claire Horton (Health Innovation Yorkshire & Humber)—alongside our software developers James McMunn and Lakshitha Kumaranayake.
This year’s Winter Planning Day was a valuable opportunity to celebrate our achievements in 2024, strengthen partnerships, and set the foundation for a successful and impactful 2025.
Here’s to a successful 2025 for ELAROS and our partners!