Programme Speakers
Margaret Parton
Margaret Parton was appointed as Chief Executive Officer of the NHS Technology Adoption Centre in July 2007, spearheading this exciting venture to establish the first Technology Adoption Centre for the NHS in England in order to accelerate the adoption of proven innovative technologies to improve patient outcomes. The increased use of technology has the opportunity to transform many aspects of the NHS ensuring that healthcare in England is amongst the best in the world!
Formally the Life Science Sector Champion for UK Trade and Investment, Margaret initially trained as a pharmacologist but has established an excellent track record in building collaborative programmes to develop and implement new technologies into the healthcare arena. Margaret brings all her enthusiasm and expertise to facilitate successful collaboration with industry, NHS clinicians and managers, commissioners and procurement organisations to ensure cohesive roll out of Technology Adoption Centre outputs.
"By working to embed innovative healthcare technologies into the NHS the Technology Adoption Centre provides an excellent opportunity to improve clinical outcomes and the patients’ experience. I am looking forward to working with all the stakeholders to achieve real success in this challenging area."
