Take a guided tour into the future of healthcare with a visit to the Validitron, The University of Melbourne’s pioneering platform transforming the way digital health technologies are developed and tested. Focused on the intersection of healthcare and technology, this tour offers a behind-the-scenes look at the vital role of simulation in digital health innovation.
As you explore the SimLab, you’ll witness how clinicians, researchers, and patients collaborate to design, test, and refine digital health tools in realistic clinical environments. Experience a live simulation study and hear directly from the team about how simulation helps address challenges such as user compatibility and integration into clinical workflows.
Whether you're a student in health or technology, or simply passionate about digital innovation, this tour offers valuable insights into how simulation is accelerating the future of healthcare.
Dr Teresa O'Brien is a Digital Health researcher at the Centre for Digital Transformation of Health, University of Melbourne. Her work spans the design, testing, and evaluation of digital health solutions, with a particular focus on clinical simulation as an investigative method. Teresa's research aims to de-risk digital health interventions and ensure their safe and feasible integration into real-world health services.
Meg Perrier is Education Program Manager at the Centre for Digital Transformation of Heatlh. A CHIA-certified registered nurse by background, Meg is passionate about preparing the workforce (and patients!) for the transformative future of healthcare. From co-design to AI algorithm development to digital health tool and service implementation and evaluation, Meg is invested in ensuring accessible, meaningful and engaging education is at everyone's fingertips.
