Dr. Lionel Tarassenko

Biography

Professor Lionel Tarassenko is a world-leading expert in the application of signal processing and machine learning in healthcare, with a strong track record in translating technology for clinical medicine. His work has significantly impacted the identification of deterioration in acute care and the self-management of long-term conditions through smartphone applications. He is a pioneer in developing early warning systems for acutely-ill patients, with a machine learning system designed for patient monitoring in critical care that has gained FDA approval. Professor Tarassenko led the establishment of a £8 million Centre of Excellence in Medical Engineering within the Institute of Biomedical Engineering (IBME), where he served as a driving force in growing the institute's academic research and collaborations with a significant contribution to patient benefits. His leadership has been recognized with multiple awards, including the Queen's Anniversary Prize for Higher Education and the Martin Black Prize from the Institute of Physics for his researched published work. As an author of over 230 journal papers and 32 granted patents, he has founded several university spin-out companies and continues to contribute to the field of biomedical engineering and translational innovation in healthcare.

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