We were very proud to co-host the launch of the Women's HealthTech Innovation Network (WHIN) with the Devices for Dignity: The NIHR HealthTech Research Centre in long term conditions which took place on 13 November 2025 at the University of Sheffield.
We were delighted to welcome such a range of individuals to the University and would like to thank the participants for sharing their ideas, expertise and energy. It was clear from the discussions on the day that South Yorkshire has real strengths in this area and that there is a strong appetite to seize opportunities for the benefit of women.
The event was opened by WHIN co-chair Vanessa Hearnden, with introductions from Insigneo Institute co-director Damien Lacroix, Devices for Dignity Deputy Head of Operations, Hayley Morris, and an introduction to the WHIN network from co-chair Rebecca Mawson.
In the afternoon, WHIN co-chair Dr Emma Lucas gave an overview of women’s health facilities and research in Sheffield and South Yorkshire.
Thanks to all of our speakers for highlighting some of the innovative work in the field of HealthTech research addressing Women's Health:
- Dr Xinshan Li - Using AI and digital twin to tackle pregnancy challenges
- Professor Munitta Muthana - Trojan Horse to Spin-Out: My Research Journey
- Dr Paul Morris - Angina in women: from syndrome x to microvascular dysfunction
- Dr Alice-Amber Keegan, Emm Technology - Wearable device to collect menstrual data
If you are interested in health technologies which benefit women's health and want to meet others to help take you from idea to innovation, then please do join our network.
