MedTech on the Brain

Step into the world of medical innovation with brain injury survivor James Piercy. In this insightful talk, James will showcase the cutting-edge devices that are being developed and tested by the Healthtech Research Centre in Brain Injury and explore how life-changing new solutions are identified, evaluated and implemented into care pathways.

This event will feature a Q&A

Tickets £6, booking essential
Recommended for adults and ages 12+
The Auditorium, The Forum
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Access Information

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About James Piercy

James is Patient Public Involvement and Engagement lead for the Healthtech research centre Brain and Spinal Injury. James is an honorary fellow of the University of East Anglia and has a background in public engagement and science communication.

He has regularly appeared on television and radio to present scientific ideas and demonstrations, notably on The Investigators for Channel 4, which was nominated for a Children’s BAFTA and My Head for BBC Radio 4 which won the Royal Society Radio award 2015. He holds the LAMDA gold medal with distinction in public speaking.

James’ life changed dramatically in January 2011 when a serious road accident left him with a severe head injury. He was in hospital for nearly 2 months and whilst having made a remarkable recovery still lives with the effects of his injury.