University of Birmingham

Founded in 1900, the University of Birmingham (UoB) is one of the leading research-based universities in the United Kingdom; the breadth of research expertise is a distinctive characteristic of the University. The last UK Research Excellence Framework 2021, confirmed that 92.5% of the University’s research has global reach, meaning it is recognised internationally in terms of its originality, significance, and rigour. Birmingham is 90th in the 2022 QS World University Rankings, cementing our position in the top 100 universities globally and placing us 10h   out of the 24 Russell Group universities to feature in the ranking.

The Digital Health Technology Research Group (DHT) is part of the Department of Electronic, Electrical and Systems Engineering, School of Engineering, College of Engineering and Physical Sciences at the University of Birmingham. DHT’s objective is to enhance the quality, safety, accessibility, and productivity of healthcare by supporting the implementation of digital solutions for the public, patients and professionals, underpinned by rigorous, multi-disciplinary research, development and evaluation. DHT has an 8-strong team including software engineers and health informaticians. DHT brings strength in the areas of technological solutions of connectivity within and across domains, building databases and applications, and developing training for end-users.

DHT and UoB are also part of the UK’s Health Data Research Initiative, which is funded by the UK Medical Research Council, Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council, Economic and Social Research Council, Department of Health and Social Care (England), Chief Scientist Office of the Scottish Government Health and Social Care Directorates, Health and Social Care Research and Development Division (Welsh Government), Public Health Agency (Northern Ireland), British Heart Foundation and Wellcome Trust.  Professor Theodoros N. Arvanitis, who is the lead contact for ADLIFE, is currently the Associate Director for the HDR UK’s Midlands Site.