Partnership, support and expertise, to develop transformative insights enabling infrastructure and large-scale research projects to drive HealthTech innovation and translation

ACHIEVEMENT

On World Health Day (7th April), our research project ZeusOSA has been showcased across various NIHR HRC Network platforms, demonstrating how our HRC in Cardiovascular and Respiratory Medicine supports technologies in moving from early research into real-world NHS use.

As part of NIHR’s HRC20Stories campaign, ZeusOSA—a non-invasive treatment for obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), developed by Zeus Sleep Ltd and led by Prof Joerg Steier was highlighted as a success story.

https://hrc-network.nihr.ac.uk/news-and-events/news/accelerating-a-non-invasive-treatment-for-obstructive-sleep-apnoea-osa

OSA is a common condition with potentially serious health impacts, and while CPAP remains the standard treatment, many patients struggle to use it consistently, leaving a clear gap in care. In 2024, our NIHR HRC supported ZeusOSA through a structured development pathway—from early feasibility work and clinical studies to its current evaluation in the TESLA MICRON UK Trial.

This support brings together academic research, NHS clinical expertise, industry, and patient input to generate the evidence needed for adoption. The aim is straightforward: to determine whether a non-invasive, scalable alternative can improve adherence and outcomes for patients, and be delivered effectively within the NHS.

               

HRC in Cardiovascular & Respiratory Medicine Pillars

Engaging our Unique Diverse Patient Population Across South-East London
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Driving Clinical & Scientific Excellence in Research and Innovation
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Building Strong Partnerships with Industry to Accelerate Technology Adoption into the NHS
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What we do

Develop approaches and platforms to address the challenges in healthcare, such as improving accessibility, reducing costs, enhancing patient care, and optimizing healthcare delivery systems.
HRC as one stop shop to coordinate the complex business of translation and commercialization of HealthTech.

Specifically:

Target areas of unmet need prioritised by policy, patient and public user groups.
Accelerate Healthtech innovation and adoption into the NHS.
Expand the pipeline and grow the team across industry, universities and the NHS.
Position the UK as the leading destination for Healthcare technology.

Our Framework for Transforming Ideas to Impact

Analysis
R&D, IP Creation
Health Economic Assessment
QMS Development
Regulatory Approval
Evidence For Adoption
Commercialisation

Our collaborators

We partner with a diverse group of academic institutions, large industries, and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), forming a key strategy for driving innovation, advancing research, and fostering economic growth. These collaborations harness the distinct strengths of each sector, providing us with numerous benefits and opportunities.
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