Advanced materials for health – joint event between the Metamaterials, E-Textiles and 4D HealthTech networks

Location: C1.01 Cavendish Lecture Theatre for presentations

Location: Righton Foyer area 12.45-14:15 – Lunch and Fashion Innovation Tours (x 3 groups)

The event is a collaboration between the UK Metamaterials, the E-Textiles,  4D HealthTech networks. It will focus on advanced materials for health. Areas of application include healthy living and healthcare, spanning exercise, wellbeing, ageing, monitoring and diagnosis, and therapeutics.

Who?

• Academics (early career to senior career stages welcome)
• Industry
• Clinicians
• Healthcare professionals
• The Textile Institute (The Textile Institute promotes professionalism in all areas associated with the textile industries worldwide. It is an association of people throughout the world that unites those with an interest in textiles). They will set up a stand in the Righton Foyer area if anyone wishes to learn more about them and sign up. Website: https://www.textileinstitute.org/

Why?

• Connect with experts with a passion for metamaterials, E-textiles, and health.
• Learn about cutting-edge research and new opportunities in the field.
• Collaborate to turn ideas into real-world impact.
• Tour of Home – Manchester Fashion Institute.
• We encourage delegates to volunteer to deliver talks.

Access Fund

Travel and accommodation costs cannot be covered except in exceptional circumstances. If the cost of travel would prevent you attending, please contact info@metamaterials.network for information on how to apply to our access fund. All applications to the Access Fund must be made prior to the event.