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EPILEPSY FOUNDATION LAUNCHES THE NEUROIMPACT FUND
The Epilepsy Foundation has announced a transformative partnership with Iaso Ventures to establish the Iaso NeuroImpact Fund . This innovative fund serves as a cornerstone for advancing the development of pioneering therapeutics , diagnostics and technologies aimed at revolutionising the landscape of care for epilepsy and seizure disorders . Leveraging the professional investment acumen of Iaso Ventures and the profound research and clinical expertise of the Epilepsy Foundation , the NeuroImpact Fund is poised to catalyse breakthroughs in epilepsy treatment and support .
Institute . Recognising the critical need for bridging the gap between research and commercialisation , the Foundation has identified the establishment of the NeuroImpact Fund as a primary source of funding to help accelerate therapies to stop seizures , find cures and save lives .
“ Throughout history , the Epilepsy Foundation has been at the forefront of supporting early-stage companies developing innovative solutions for epilepsy ,” said Bernice Martin Lee , Chief Executive Officer , Epilepsy Foundation . “ The NeuroImpact Fund represents a significant milestone in our journey , leveraging our collective expertise and resources to continue to drive innovation and improve the lives of people living with epilepsy .”
The primary objective of the NeuroImpact Fund is to create a sustainable and enduring impact for people affected by epilepsy , as well as their families and caregivers . Building upon a legacy of fostering innovation , the Epilepsy Foundation has been instrumental in advancing new products through initiatives such as the Shark Tank Competition , New Therapy Commercialisation Grants , and the Epilepsy Innovation
NORTH WEST LONDON INTEGRATED CARE SYSTEM NOW FULLY LIVE ON ORACLE HEALTH ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORD
The acute care facilities across the North West London Integrated Care System ( ICS ) are now fully live on Oracle Health ’ s electronic health record ( EHR ), providing caregivers with a real-time view of patient information from across the system to better inform care decisions and enhance care coordination .
Following the successful adoption of Oracle Health ’ s EHR , the 12 acute care facilities that comprise the North West London ICS are sharing a single EHR domain , which supports a patient population of 2.4 million .
This marks the first time that four NHS Trusts have collaborated to share one EHR domain .
The most recent Oracle Health EHR go lives within North West London ICS took place at London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust and The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust . They join the EHR domain already in use for several years at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust . At peak times , there are as many as 7,600 staff members concurrently using the EHR .
“ Getting all 12 hospitals live on the same EHR was a major undertaking , but that is just the start of our journey ,” said Robbie Cline , Joint Chief Information Officer , London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust and The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust . “ We now have the opportunity to change the way we work . As well as being able to deliver clinical services more flexibly across North West London , our administrative teams will be able to support services across all our hospitals . We will also be able to develop the system more rapidly , drawing on resources at each of our organisations to lead on developments that benefit all sites .” �
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