Early career researcher workshop

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From Idea to App: Design, Develop and Deploy Mental Health Tech Whether you're an early career researcher, a developer, or just have a research idea that could become a real tool: This workshop shows you how to create a medical device software tool.. Following the successful workshop on Harmonised data last year, this workshop will focus on Agile Software Development and Co-Design Across the Research Lifecycle. So if you are a researcher who wants to build something, a developer working in health settings, or someone thinking about what happens to your software after the grant ends, this day is for you. We will walk through the full journey: from writing the grant and assembling your team; through co-designing with users; building and testing your software; and navigating the tricky bits including data privacy, information governance, and what it means if your tool is classified as a medical device. We will also get practical about the parts no one usually talks about: how do you keep your software alive when funding runs out, and what are your options beyond the research setting, including routes to market? You'll leave with: · A clear mental model of the agile research software lifecycle. · Practical insight into co-design with clinicians, patients, and end users. · Guidance on compliance, medical device classification, and data governance. · Routes to sustainability post-grant. Who should come: · Early career researchers in mental health, epidemiology, or data science. · Research software engineers and developers in mental health settings. · Anyone building or planning to build a digital tool as part of funded research. Read the full agenda here. Event Details: Date and Time: Wed 22nd April Location: Deutsche Bank's office, 21 Moorfields, London EC2Y 9DB ( West Events entrance). About the Instructors: Charlotte Stockton-Powdrell - Lead for Digital Health Software team at the University of Manchester; Co-Director for the GM.Digital Research Unit at GMMH, Operational Lead for the Mental Health Goals Digital Innovation workstream Charlotte oversees a number of digital health projects covering disease areas including mental health, cancer screening and other long-term health conditions. She has an undergraduate degree in psychology and has worked in health research for over 15 years, in a variety of roles and disease areas. Simon Foster - UX Design Lead Simon leads user experience and interface design across a range of digital health projects, with a strong focus on user research, co-design, and accessibility. He is a UX designer and front-end developer with over 15 years’ experience working across print and digital design in a wide range of industries. His work centers on applying user-centred and inclusive design approaches to create accessible digital services and deliver measurable outcomes. Philip Asare - Software Engineer Philip joined the Digital Health Software Team in March 2023 as a Research Software Developer and has since progressed into a Research Software Engineer role. He began his career in IT, but a growing interest in designing and building software led him to transition into full-time software development in 2021. About DATAMIND : DATAMIND is the Hub for Mental Health Informatics Research Development. It makes the most of the UK’s detailed mental health data to help with research that can improve mental health care and services. By carefully organising important data, like information from genetic studies, regular health care, volunteer studies, and trials, DATAMIND is changing mental health research in the UK. It does this by creating a central system that brings all this data together in a way that’s easy to access and use. About MQ Mental Health Research: MQ is a multi-award winning charity that invests in ground-breaking scientific research globally. You can find out more about MQ here: www.mqmentalhealth.org Lunch will be provided. If you have any dietary requirements please let us know in advance. Pleas

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