Innovation Academy

As demands on the healthcare system continue to grow, core clinical support disciplines such as pathology are under pressure to reduce costs and improve efficiency. At the same time they must develop newer and higher-value approaches to diagnosis and treatment.

This demands a continuous stream of research and innovation that delivers new tests and process with a measurable impact on patient care. Our scientific and technical staff are at the heart of this innovation.

To date, pathology service providers have focused on identifying and minimising sources of analytical error.  However, our research shows that often the biggest source of error is in pre- and post-analytical processes. In 2014 The Innovation Academy will champion programmes looking at pre- and post-analytical process improvement and identifying optimisation opportunities.

Quality is often overlooked as it is an expected part of a pathology service. This stream will ensure that it remains central to all our test and service developments.   

The Innovation Academy is an environment that allows us to celebrate the achievements of our staff, share them with a wider audience, and support the development of future scientific leaders. All our staff play an active role in developing and implementing innovation; while our scientific teams are fundamental to our future success.