Innovation at Synnovis
We work hard to foster a dynamic, forward-thinking culture, and we support this through continued investment in diagnostic development. At Synnovis, we put our commitment to innovation into practice. Our three main areas of focus are innovation and research, quality improvements, and staff development. We hold events and scientific symposiums throughout the year, which include presentations on current trends and developments and provide important networking opportunities.
The Innovation Academy is an environment that allows us to celebrate the achievements of our staff, share them with a wider audience, and support the development of future scientific leaders. All our staff play an active role in developing and implementing innovation, while our scientific teams are fundamental to our future success.
Our three focuses are encompassed by the Innovation Accelerator Fund, a £1 million initiative which supports projects that drive innovation in pathology and laboratories, encouraging scientific research and development.
Three areas of focus
As demands on the healthcare system continue to grow, core clinical support disciplines such as pathology are under pressure to reduce costs and improve efficiency. At the same time they must develop newer and higher-value approaches to diagnosis and treatment.
This demands a continuous stream of research and innovation that delivers new tests and processes with a measurable impact on patient care. Our scientific and technical staff are at the heart of this innovation.
To date, pathology service providers have focused on identifying and minimising sources of analytical error. However, our research shows that often the biggest source of error is in pre- and post-analytical processes. The Innovation Academy champions programmes looking at pre- and post-analytical process improvement and identifying optimisation opportunities.
Quality is often overlooked as it is an expected part of a pathology service. This stream will ensure that it remains central to all our test and service developments.
The Innovation Academy is an environment that allows us to celebrate the achievements of our staff, share them with a wider audience, and support the development of future scientific leaders. All our staff play an active role in developing and implementing innovation; while our scientific teams are fundamental to our future success.
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Our approach to innovation
To remain at the forefront of diagnostic medicine, our key value of innovation and improvement runs through the very fabric of the organisation. We do not shy away from positive change, and are constantly looking for new ways to transform the services we provide.
From a network of more than 60 laboratories, Synnovis provides diagnostic support services to NHS Trusts including Guy's and St Thomas’, and King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trusts. To meet the constantly developing needs of these clinical institutions, our laboratories have become powerhouses of innovation and translational research.
Innovation through expertise
The expertise of our people and the clinical links with our NHS Trust partners puts Synnovis in an enviable position. With access to a network of some of the brightest scientific minds in the world, coupled with our continued investment in innovation, Synnovis' laboratories are constantly developing new assays, tests and processes.
Innovating for the future
The Future Leaders in Innovation group is developing skills aimed at preparing people to be our scientific and business leaders of the future. With regular intakes of new members, this group of talented people is fast becoming a powerful force for positive change in Synnovis.
Innovation in practice
Innovation Academy Events
A forum for change, our Innovation Academy scientific symposiums provide a platform to share the latest developments in diagnostic medicine and encourage strong peer-to-peer communication across the wider healthcare community.
Innovation Fund
The Innovation Fund is a financial resource that Synnovis (previously Viapath) provides every year to fund new scientific projects. Helping our people to get their ideas from the drawing board to practical application, improving the service we provide to our customers and outcomes for our patients.
Last updated: 26/09/2022
