WEBINAR From Discovery to Impact: Building a Living Laboratory for Precision Medicine
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WEBINAR From Discovery to Impact: Building a Living Laboratory for Precision Medicine
Tue, 21/04/2026 - 14:00 to 15:00
Location:
Speaker:
Dr Ruth McLaughlin
Affiliation:
University of Glasgow’s Living Laboratory for Precision Medicine
Synopsis:
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The MDMC is delighted to bring you In this webinar featuring Ruth McLaughlin, Director of the Living Laboratory for Precision Medicine at the University of Glasgow, where she will explore how Glasgow is developing a place-based innovation ecosystem that connects research, healthcare and industry to accelerate the translation of new discoveries into real-world impact. Drawing on the Living Laboratory programme and the newly opened Health Innovation Hub, the session will highlight how integrated clinical data, advanced research and clinical study infrastructure, and collaborative partnerships are enabling the development and validation of new diagnostics, pharmacogenomic approaches and health technologies, while generating molecular insights that inform the discovery and development of future therapeutics. The talk will also reflect on the importance of community engagement, co-design and regional economic development in shaping a sustainable innovation ecosystem that delivers benefits for patients, the NHS and the wider economy.
This webinar will be hosted online on Microsoft Teams, with a link provided following registration.
Biography:
Dr Ruth McLaughlin is Programme Director for the University of Glasgow’s Living Laboratory for Precision Medicine and has a strong track record in life sciences innovation, with experience across both industry and academia. She has been key in advancing the College of Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences' industry engagement efforts, including the development of the award-winning Clinical Innovation Zone and the delivery of multi-stakeholder initiatives to translate research into practical applications.
Ruth played a vital role in securing £60 million in funding for the Living Laboratory programme, which is dedicated to strengthening Glasgow’s position as a leader in healthcare innovation. She was also instrumental in establishing the Lighthouse Laboratory, one of the UK's largest COVID-19 testing facilities.
Her work continues to strengthen relationships with key stakeholders, driving economic and social impact through the integration of clinical innovation projects centred around the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH) and the development of a thriving healthcare innovation cluster.