Medway Neuro-tech 25
Welcome to Medway Neuro-Tech 25
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Medway Neurological Network, in association with Kyndi Assistive Technology Services, and the Universities at Medway, are holding this event on;
4 September 2025.
Admission is by Eventbrite Donation ticket (Minimum donation £1) on this
See how technology might help you. We have over 50 information stalls, technology demonstrations, and a wealth of eminent speakers. Topics cover:
Therapies/ Monitoring/ Treatment/ Communications.
Admission is by Eventbrite Donation ticket (Minimum donation £1) on this
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BOOK by PHONE: Susie at KAB on 01622 358 978
Tickets include: free Networking Lunch, Free Parking, & Free Bus Travel in Medway.
Please contact us on: info@medwayneuro.org.uk
if you have any questions
NeuroTech25 Program
Below are the timings of each of the talks, along with the speakers name, title of the talk and short résumé.
As and when the speakers provide their presentations and/ or promotional videos, links will be added to allow you to access them.
Time: 10:20 – 10:35amKey-note address: Georgina Carr – CEO of the Neurological Alliance for England
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Georgina joined the Neurological Alliance in January 2020. Prior to her role in the Alliance, Georgina was with the MS Society for over six years, overseeing their work to improve MS treatment, care and support.
10:35 – 10:55Theme 1. Presentation by Professor David Wilkinson: University of KentTitle: Stimulation of the inner ear as a tool for neuro-rehabilitation.
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Title: Stimulation of the inner ear as a tool for neuro-rehabilitation.
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Prof. David Wilkinson is Pro-Vice Chancellor, Director of the Parkinson's Centre for Integrated Therapy, Director of Neurowell – a Specialist Neurological Rehabilitation Centre & Professor of Psychology at the University of Kent.
11.05 - 11.20AI Presentation 1 by Tim CookTitle: AI in Healthcare
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Tim is the founder of AIConfident, a social enterprise driven by the belief that the benefits of AI should be accessible to all, including startups and small businesses. AIConfident is dedicated to helping these organisations navigate the AI revolution responsibly and ethically. Tim has over a decade of experience applying AI to societal challenges within Government and four years as the Deputy Head of the UK Government's Office for Artificial Intelligence, where he shaped national AI policy on Skills, Governance and National Security Recognising that many organisations need support to adopt AI effectively, AIConfident provides a combination of AI expertise, leadership coaching, and change management guidance. Tim empowers leaders to build innovative, responsible, and human-centric approaches to AI-driven growth.
11.20 - 11.35AI Presentation 2 by Richard CaveTitle: How people living with MND use personalised automated speech recognition technology to support conversation.
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Specialist Speech and Language Therapist, Project Manager at MND Association. Richard is registered with HCPC/RCSLT and attained a Masters of Research with distinction, at UCL in 2019 and is now a PhD candidate focusing on assistive technology for people living with MND/ALS.
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11:45 – 12:00Theme 2 Presentation 1 by Laura MacDonaldTitle: Use of Innovative Technologies in a patient centric approach for improved diagnosis and care.
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Laura is Chief Product and Partnerships Officer, Carecircle.
Laura is one of the founding team of Carecircle, a world-class technology platform in use by major health organisations around the world to enable those affected by disease to connect with sources of support and enable the ethical curation of their health data for personalised insights and research. Laura is an experienced strategist and spent many years at the Royal College of Physicians, as well as a committed advocate for social equity and experienced Board advisor to a number of charities. She has spoken at HIMSS USA and Europe, Davos and been a guest at the World Health Assembly, the Royal College of Pharmacology and the House of Commons, highlighting the importance of connecting the healthcare and research eco-system for improved patient outcomes
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12:00 – 12:15Theme 2, Presentation 2 by Professor Gurprit Lall Title: Improving Health and Wellbeing Through Better Sleep
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Title: Improving Health and Wellbeing Through Better Sleep
Prof. Lall is Associate Pro Vice Chancellor, Professor of Neuro Science, University of Kent.
Professor Gurprit Lall holds a position at the Medway School of Pharmacy as a lecture in Pharmacology/ Neurophysiology, with a specialist areas of Circadian, Neurobiology & biological rhythms
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13:35 – 13:55
Theme 3 Presentation 1 by Dr Trish Vella-Burrows
Title: 'With Tap and a Rap’: The role of rhythm and singing to aid communication for people living with neurological conditions.
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Theme 3 Presentation 1 by Dr Trish Vella-Burrows
Title: 'With Tap and a Rap’: The role of rhythm and singing to aid communication for people living with neurological conditions.
Dr Trish Vella-Burrows BEM: CEO of Music for Wellbeing.
Trish is by background a registered nurse, specialising in long-term conditions, including dementia and Parkinson’s, and creative models of care in care establishments and in the community. Having always integrated music into her clinical work at some level, Trish undertook formal music studies, including at a doctoral level, for which she focused on theory and applied practice in music, arts and health. In her former capacity as Deputy Director, and in her current role as Visiting Principal Research Fellow for the Sidney De Haan Research Centre for Arts and Health, Trish’s research interest remains centred on the role of singing to support all aspects of wellbeing, including communication. Trish uses research findings to inform the design and delivery of singing programmes for people living with neurological conditions and in practice development training programmes for singing-for-health practitioners.
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13:55 –14:15Theme 3 Presentation 2 by Rachel Lowrie
Title: The Role SLT working with people with neurological conditions
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Racel is Community Team Lead, Adult Speech Language Therapist (SLT) at Medway Community Healthcare. About specialising in voice therapy, dysphagia management, and communication disorders, supporting individuals to improve their speech, swallowing, and overall communication. Rachel is dedicated to helping clients regain their confidence, whether overcoming vocal challenges, living with progressive neurological conditions, or managing swallowing difficulties.
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14:15 – 14:35
Theme 3 Presentation 3 by Carl Beech
Title: ‘The Beech Band’
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Title: ‘The Beech Band’
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Carl works in International development, Parkinson’s advocate, creator of the Beech Band.
Carl Beech is a visionary innovator, advocate, campaigner and entrepreneur whose personal journey with Parkinson’s disease led to the creation of the BeechBand—a groundbreaking wearable device transforming lives affected by neurological conditions. Diagnosed with Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease (YOPD), Carl discovered that a simple tapping method could restore his speech, which had been compromised by the condition. Collaborating with long-time friend and technologist Nick Whiteley, they developed the BeechBand a wrist-worn device that replicates this tapping sensation through vibrations and pulses. The BeechBand has shown promising results with patients reporting improvements issues, anxiety, and gait disturbances, not only in Parkinson’s but also in conditions like MS, dyslexia, Tourette’s and essential tremor.Beyond his entrepreneurial ventures,
Carl has dedicated over three decades to ministry and advocacy. He served as President of Christian Vision for Men (CVM) and led Edge Ministries, focusing on reaching marginalized communities. He is a Patron of Spotlight YOPD, the only UK charity supporting those diagnosed with Young Onset PD. In 2024 together with his friend Mark Preston he became one of the only westerners in recent times to gain access to an illegal cobalt mine in D.R. Congo. On return he cofounded the Freedom abe Justice Partnership, aiming to eradicate child slavery in the Congo. His photos, videos taken in the mines and resulting policy suggestions are being presented to the Parliament with the hope of freeing all 40k children.
15:50 – 16:00Clare Burgess to CLOSE & SUMMARISE Medway Neuro Tech 25
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Clare is the CEO of Kyndi Assistive Technology Services and is dedicated to ensuring people can live independently and with dignity for as long as possible.Exhibition Area