Nursing to regulator, rowing to digital health

Abstract

2015 Elin H Davies speaks to Stella Bennett, Commissioning Editor: Elin qualified as a children’s nurse at Great Ormond St Children’s Hospital, pursuing a BSc, MSc and receiving a PhD from University College London. Elin has over a decade of clinical and academic experience of research and drug development, working at an international level. She also worked at the EMA for 6 years as part of the team responsible for implementing the Paediatric Regulation in Europe. In January 2015, Elin launched a social enterprise using wearable technology and mobile phone apps to monitor disease progression. She also has a personal interest in empowering children to become involved in the health/research agenda. Her personal passion is for extreme challenges and adventures.