CATCH Launch Event - A Great Success

Dr Jack Parker demonstrating the SMART System

Over 140 guests attended the Centre for Assistive Technology and Connected Healthcare (CATCH) official launch event at the Millennium Galleries in Sheffield on the 19^th November. There was a fantastic buzz in the venue as guests networked and viewed demonstrations of some of the technologies being developed. Patients and carers were present to talk about their involvement in the research and development of new technologies. Delegates included academics, health and social care professionals and industry partners, with over 40 companies represented.

Professor Gill Valentine, PVC for the Faculty of Social Sciences welcomed guests on behalf of the University and Professor Geoff Fernie from University of Toronto gave a keynote speech on the research being undertaken at Toronto Rehab (http://www.uhn.ca/TorontoRehab). Professor Mark Hawley and Professor Arlene Astell outlined the background behind establishing CATCH at the University of Sheffield and the research vision for the next few years. Videos of all the presentations will be available on the CATCH website soon.

Press and media interest in the event was very high and the launch featured on Radio Sheffield, Hallam FM, ITV Calendar and in the Yorkshire Post. 

If you wish to read more about this sucessful event please read Kate Mason's (Tinder Foundation) article here.

 

Professor Mark Hawley presenting the CATCH research vision