The AHSC is nested within Imperial College Health Partners (ICHP). Imperial College Health Partners, the Academic Health Science Network (AHSN) for West London, and all Imperial College AHSC partners are members. The strategic visions of both the AHSC and the AHSN have been aligned to support the progression of research from discovery to implementation and dissemination.
How the AHSC and AHSN relate
As an AHSC, we are focused on early stage translation (T1-T2) within the Trust and with the AHSN, we have an integrated approach to late stage translation and dissemination of innovation (T2-T4).
As an AHSC, we are focused on early stage translation (T1-T2) within the Trust and with the AHSN, we have an integrated approach to late stage translation and dissemination of innovation (T2-T4).
The AHSC focuses on:
- discoveries arising from basic and applied research
- developing innovation and collaboration with industry with regard to research and discovery
- excellence as a provider of multi-professional education
The AHSN focuses on:
- the diffusion and adoption of discoveries
- engagement with industry
- new ways of delivering healthcare across a wider population
Imperial College Health Partners has developed a tool to support innovative health tech developers and researchers to navigate the innovation process from invention to adoption. The tool is called Pathway to Innovation.