DrRob Argent

Dr Rob Argent is a Lecturer in Digital & Connected Health in the School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences, and a Funded Investigator in FutureNeuro, the Research Ireland Centre for Translational Brain Science.

 

A physiotherapist by background, Rob worked clinically within the NHS before completing a PhD at University College Dublin as part of a European collaborative programme in Connected Health. His research focuses on the development, evaluation and implementation of digital health technologies, with particular interests in remote patient monitoring, digital biomarkers, artificial intelligence and patient-facing health technologies across neurological, musculoskeletal and chronic disease contexts.

 

Working at the intersection of healthcare, technology and research, Dr Argent collaborates closely with clinicians, patients, industry partners and policymakers to generate evidence that supports the safe, effective and equitable adoption of digital innovation in healthcare. His work spans both the development of novel digital health solutions and the independent evaluation of existing technologies, with a focus on their real-world impact for patients, healthcare professionals and health systems.

 

Beyond his research activities, Dr Argent serves on the organising committee of Health 2.0 Dublin, a digital health community supporting knowledge exchange and collaboration. He holds a Professional Certificate in University Teaching & Learning and a Postgraduate Diploma in Health Professions Education, and is passionate about equipping future scientists and healthcare professionals with the skills needed to critically evaluate, adopt and lead digital innovation in healthcare.