Summer Academy for the Social Science of Health Innovation 2026

Innovations in healthcare have the potential to vastly improve health outcomes, make healthcare more efficient and even improve equity. However, innovations may also have downsides, including limited uptake, failures of scale-up or sustainability, increases in inequities, and unanticipated inefficiencies. In times of rapid change, it is even more important to consider the systemic, structural and societal factors that influence the adoption, dissemination and mainstreaming of innovations in healthcare. 

Building on the successful MSc in Translational Health Sciences at the University of Oxford, this three-day Summer Academy explores the social science of healthcare innovation. It brings together faculty, alumni, current and prospective students to explore an interdisciplinary approach to addressing health challenges globally. 

The programme is designed for professionals, academics and industry leaders and focuses on healthcare innovations such as:

- Biotechnology
- Artificial Intelligence
- Digital health

The programme has been developed by MSc Leads, Professor Trisha Greenhalgh, Dr Anne Ferrey and Dr Rachna Begh in liaison with our students and alumni.

University of Oxford Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences