How is the Academy organized?
The Academy is a modern, knowledge based non-profit
organisation with multiple national and international
partners based in universities, government and industry
around the world. At a global level, it is organised from
the Karolinska Institute Science Park in Sweden, which
functions as the headquarters for the Academy’s worldwide
operations. It marketing and communication activities are
organised through its UK office.
International partners include University of Florence,
International Hospital Federation, University of Montreal,
as well as representatives from commerce, universities and
research organisations in Europe, US, Canada, Australia and
Korea.
National partners supporting the research program are the
Karolinska Institute, Faculty of LIME, Department of
Learning, Informatics, Management and Ethics in Stockholm as
well as researchers and developers from municipalities and
regions throughout Sweden.
Dr. Alan Dilani is the director of the Research Center for
Design and Health and based in Stockholm at the Karolinska
Institute south campus.
The Executive Board, which consists of representatives from
our research-based organisations, our corporate partners and
other areas of industry, is responsible for the initiation
and coordination of all activities of the Academy, as well
as for organising the selection of the International
Advisory Board and defining its function.
The role of the International Advisory Board is to review
and support the activities of the Executive Board,
suggesting future activities as well as to inform other
members of activities and developments in the field of
design and health. The international advisors have a
critical function in indicating trends and views on the
future direction of the field, contributing research
findings of relevance and benefit to industry, and
networking among member universities and industry.
The International Advisory Board members are also expected
to provide relevant information on research and events from
their own region that could benefit both the current
activities and future development of the Academy. |