Healthcare global challenges and innovation ecosystems
TYPE: Compulsory
CREDITS: 9 ECTS
COORDINATION: Dr. Josep Antoni Ramos Quiroga
The Master's subject in Healthcare Global Challenges and Innovation Ecosystems invites students to explore dynamic arenas of health innovation, healthcare systems, and cutting-edge challenges. During the course, we will delve into the potential for identifying and overcoming new health frontiers, guided by the principles of responsible research and innovation.
We will examine success stories emerging from groundbreaking projects, influential shaping of innovation-driven public policies drawing inspiration from global leaders like the USA, Israel, UK or Sweden. Innovation environments—clusters, hubs, and living labs—will be studied in order to develop skills to contribute to transformative healthcare innovation. The student will be able to embrace the opportunity to be part of the evolution in the ever-changing landscape of healthcare, and to join a community of students passionate about making a difference.
PROGRAME
- Introduction to Health innovation
- Healthcare Systems
- Healthcare Challenges
- Identification, approach and overcoming of new health challenges
- Responsible Research and Innovation in health
- Presentation of challenges and projects
- Innovation-driven public policies
- Reference models USA, Israel, Korea, emerging markets
- Innovation environments. Ecosystem Clusters. Hubs. Living Labs