Skunkworks
Facilitating innovation to solve health care problems
What is Skunkworks?
Skunkworks is a unique innovation event series hosted by Providence Research (PHIR+E) in partnership with the St. Paul's Foundation. Providence Health Innovation, Research + Engagement (PHIR+E) is part of Providence Research’s Innovation arm. PHIR+E’s Skunkworks' program objective is to develop a culture of innovation at Providence Health Care, by applying critical thinking to problem solve complex local health problems, which resonate globally. By bridging the gap between diverse individuals and populations, with clinical research scientists and medical professionals, our goal is to help solve the challenging health issues of our times.
The term "skunkworks" originated in the 1940s as an alias for an American engineering lab that worked on top-secret and innovative programs at Lockheed Aircraft Corporation. Today, the word “skunkworks” describes a project developed by a loosely structured group of people who identify issues and pilot creative solutions.
Find out more about our previous Skunkworks events below, and keep an eye on this page for information on future Skunkworks events.
Skunkworks News
- Interdisciplinary teams hack chronic disease at fourth annual Skunkworks
- PHIR+E and Centre for Digital Media bring a solution from Skunkworks: Hacking Aging to life
- Providence launches drop-in wound-care service in Downtown Eastside
- Skunkworks: brainstorming how to help seniors age well
- Brainstorming leads to "shoe" for diabetic foot ulcers
- Brainstorming ways to bring wound care to those in need
Thank you to our Skunkworks: Hacking Chronic Disease Sponsors!
Change Maker Sponsor
Reception and Lunch Sponsors
Community Supporter Sponsor
Patient Safety Award funded by Pittsburgh Regional Health Initiative
Interested in helping out? You can partner with us, become a sponsor, or sign up to be a mentor! Email skunkworks@providencehealth.bc.ca