The Nova Scotia Health Innovation Hub is the front door to innovation at Nova Scotia Health. It’s a dynamic space where healthcare providers, researchers, innovators, patients and government come together to tackle some of the province’s biggest healthcare challenges.
By fostering collaboration and creativity, we accelerate the development and adoption of solutions that improve care for Nova Scotians today and shape a stronger, more sustainable healthcare system for tomorrow.
Fresh perspectives, bold ideas and genuine enthusiasm are driving forces behind meaningful change in healthcare and we’re proud to have a team that reflects a wide range of backgrounds, disciplines and skills.
This diversity fuels our ability to think differently, adapt quickly and make an impact across every aspect of our work.
Among the talented members of our team is Quan Nguyen, Business Development Coordinator at the Health Innovation Hub.
Can you tell us about your educational/career journey to date and what led you to join the Health Innovation Hub?
I studied Math and Economics at UC San Diego, and worked in a Healthcare non-profit in San Diego before joining the Health Innovation Hub. What drew me to the role was the chance to support partnership development work that connects innovators, clinicians, and industry partners across Nova Scotia's healthcare system.
What is your current role at the Health Innovation Hub, and what does a typical day look like for you?
I am currently a Business Development Coordinator, supporting partnership development, renewals, and financial coordination across our partner network. A typical day might include drafting partner correspondence, supporting our intellectual property and finance portfolios, or conducting project work, so the work varies quite a bit day to day.
What projects or initiatives are you currently working on that you're most excited about?
Right now I am excited to be supporting renewals with some of our founding and longtime partners, as well as helping shape our broader engagement strategy with the MedTech industry. I have also been contributing to our intellectual property portfolio work, which feels like a meaningful part of helping good ideas move toward real impact.
How do you see your work impacting healthcare transformation in Nova Scotia or beyond?
Partnership development is not always the most visible part of healthcare transformation, but strong relationships with industry, government, and community partners are often what make innovation possible in the first place. By helping build and sustain those connections, I see my work creating the conditions for new ideas and technologies to actually reach patients and the health system.
What does 'innovation in healthcare' mean to you, and how do you apply that in your role?
To me, innovation in healthcare is as much about the partnerships and pathways that get a good idea to where it is needed as it is about the idea itself. In my role, I apply that by helping match the right partners, funding, and support to the work happening across the Health Innovation Hub, so promising projects have what they need to grow.
