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Many congratulations to Dr Elif Dogu who received the Best Paper Award at The 10th International Conference on Information and Communication Technologies for Ageing Well and e-Health (ICT4AWE) that took place in Angers (France) between 28 and 30 April 2024.

Elif and the multidisciplinary team at the Centre for Electronics led by Dr Khalid Rajab including Dr Janelle Jones from the Centre for Brain and Behaviour and Prof Akram Alomainy from the Centre for Electronics along with industry partners and charities (ExtraCare Charitable Trust, Health Innovation Network and RGS Care) are working on "Smart sensors for a wearable-free and contactless virtual ward at home" funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC).

Elif's presentation at ICT4AWE was focused on Falls Risk Screening Tool Based on Millimetre-Wave Radar. Falls among the elderly pose a global health concern, necessitating innovative approaches for timely and effective falls risk screening. Aiming to develop a real-time falls risk screening tool, her study explores the integration of novel millimeter-wave (mmWave) radar technology with the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test, which is a widely used screening tool that combines parameters measuring a person's dynamic balance and functional mobility.

The paper received highly positive reviews and feedback from the judging panel and the participants mainly commenting on the significant impact of the work based on novel solutions and approaches that will for sure contribute to healthcare technology innovation, emphasising radar's transformative role beyond falls risk assessment. The precision of radar-based measurements opens avenues for enhanced diagnostics, monitoring, and personalised care.