Martin Curley, Professor of Innovation at Maynooth University, explains how harnessing the power of disruptive technologies could revolutionise healthcare
MAYNOOTH UNIVERSITY
Martin Curley, Professor of Innovation at Maynooth University, explains how harnessing the power of disruptive technologies could revolutionise healthcare
Healthcare systems around the world are currently facing mountainous pressures. From aging populations, to rising costs and workforce shortages, millions of patients are awaiting treatment.
Spending in the Republic of Ireland’ s healthcare sector alone has increased by € 8 billion( US $ 8.3bn) in recent years, yet composite output gains achieved are a paltry 3.5 % and waiting lists continue to grow. With these factors in mind, universities have emerged as vital innovation hubs to enact transformation. Their position outside traditional healthcare hierarchies, combined with academic freedom and research capabilities, enables them to envisage and experiment with new delivery models.
These institutions ultimately work to bridge the gap between theoretical research and practical implementation, with their ability to test solutions in real-world settings.
Maynooth University’ s Innovation Value Institute exemplifies this approach. A Guided Digital Health Open Collaborative Ecosystem( OCE) led by Professor Martin Curley, is a systematic collaborative effort to re-imagine and reshape healthcare through technology and a new innovation methodology, Open Innovation 2.0.
128 April 2025