Health Innovation Yorkshire & Humber
Sean Clarkson is currently the Head of Strategic Operations at Yorkshire & Humber Academic Health Science Network, with experience in roles such as Programme Manager at the CEO's Office. Prior to this, they worked as a Technology Innovation Manager at the University of Leeds and as a Researcher at Sheffield Hallam University, focusing on healthcare and elite sports. Sean holds a MSc in Electronics & IT and a degree in Electronic Engineering from Sheffield Hallam University.
Health Innovation Yorkshire & Humber
Health Innovation Yorkshire & Humber is part of a network of 15 health innovation organisations in England. We have a broad set of programmes which focus on achieving the following objectives: 1) Contribute to improving population health across the Yorkshire and Humber region. 2) Support service improvement, transformation and delivery of new models of healthcare. 3) Generate regional and national economic growth by creating strong partnerships between the NHS, HEI and industry. We achieve our goals by connecting the NHS, Higher Education Institutions and Industry to accelerate the process of innovation and facilitate the adoption and spread of innovative ideas and technologies at pace and scale. We operate as a catalyst and facilitator of change across the region, with a clear focus on improving outcomes for patients.