Join us for Health Innovation Day 2025 – where collaboration shapes the future of healthcare!

By Marianne Lie Becker, mlbecker@health.sdu.dk, 1/9/2025

Health Innovation Day is centered around the MedTech collaboration between SDU and the Region of Southern Denmark, which aims to accelerate the implementation of groundbreaking health technologies to improve patient care and optimize healthcare resources.

With an exciting program that includes keynote speakers, conversation galleries, and opportunities to forge new partnerships, Health Innovation Day is a must-attend for anyone invested in the future of health innovation.

One of the event's highlights is keynote speaker Jason Mellad, a visionary entrepreneur and leader in health innovation. But why is Jason Mellad such an inspiring choice? We asked Jeroen Bergmann, professor and head of Department of Technology and Innovation at The Faculty of Engineering, to share his thoughts on why you should make sure to attend his keynote and the event all together.

1. Who is Jason Mellad?
Jason Mellad is a dynamic entrepreneur, scientist, and advocate for health innovation. He was awarded a Marshall Scholarship to obtain his PhD in Medicine from Clare College, University of Cambridge. He is renowned for his work at the intersection of biotech and healthcare, particularly as the CEO and co-founder of Start Codon, a leading life sciences accelerator.

2. What makes Jason Mellad an ideal keynote speaker for Health Innovation Day?
Jason Mellad’s ability to translate complex scientific ideas into actionable insights makes him an ideal keynote speaker. His work in identifying and nurturing groundbreaking innovations in precision medicine, diagnostics, and therapeutics demonstrates his leadership in the field. His journey—from scientist to entrepreneur and leader—showcases the power of combining expertise, vision, and collaboration, providing an inspiring model for participants.

3. How do you think Jason Mellad's work can inspire our participants?
Jason Mellad’s story illustrates how innovation and collaboration can tackle pressing healthcare challenges. By sharing his experiences, he empowers others to reimagine what’s possible in the health sector and equips them with practical insights to drive change in their own areas of expertise.

We also asked Jeroen Bergman about his thoughts on joining Health Innovation Day 2025: 

1. Why come to Health Innovation Day?
Health Innovation Day at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) is a vibrant platform that fosters collaboration, creativity, and groundbreaking ideas in healthcare. It brings together students, researchers, industry leaders, and healthcare professionals to explore innovative solutions to pressing health challenges.

2. What opportunities do you see in bringing together researchers, companies, and other stakeholders to focus on health innovation?
The event connects academia with real-world success stories, creating opportunities to empower the next generation of innovators. It provides valuable insights into emerging trends and transformative approaches, helping participants develop successful medical technologies and foster impactful collaborations.

3. What do you find most exciting about this year’s program?
This year’s program reflects SDU’s commitment to driving progress in healthcare and highlights what is needed to become a pioneer within the health technology domain. The combination of inspiring keynote speeches, interactive sessions, and networking opportunities ensures participants gain practical knowledge and new connections to advance innovation.