April 2026

We are closing the data loop on Phase V and are translating those physiological insights into the functional architecture of our next iteration of the prototype for longitudinal data collection in the final Phase VI.

🚨 Last call: Clinician Perspectives Needed

In our prototype survey, we are 20ish responses short of our goal for mental health clinicians. Please reply to this if you’d like me to share the survey link with you. 🛠 Backstage: From Data to Development

Phase V Analysis: Physiological data analysis is complete, providing the technical blueprint for the Phase VI backend. Phase VI Ethics: We are currently drafting the final ethical application for the project’s longitudinal data collection and prototype testing in real-world settings. Side-project: Analysis for the HUGxSmartSock project is ongoing, in partnership with HUG by LAUGH and Milbotix.

🌍 Global Presence: ACM Interactive Health ‘26 in Porto, Portugal | July 5 – 8, 2026 - ACM IH 2026 Website

MEMoPAD has been selected for an interactive exhibition at the ACM Interactive Health Conference (IH). Hosted by SIGCHI (the world’s largest HCI association), this is a conference dedicated specifically to the intersection of Human-Computer Interaction and Health.

We will present the MEMoPAD prototype to a global audience of researchers, healthcare professionals, and businesses.

📢 Local Events & Presentations

UWE Computer Science Society, 6 May- Guest talk on the technical architecture of emotion-sensing tech. Register here. Pint of Science UK, 20 May - SOLD OUT. “Future Brain Science” talk at Bristol Beer Factory.

🌐 Other Opportunities

United Nations AI Governance: Four thematic clusters are on the table: AI opportunities and implications; bridging AI divides; safe, secure and trustworthy AI; and human rights, transparency and accountability. Deadline for written submissions extended to 7 May 2026, Submit here. South West Co-production Conference: Theme: “Trauma-informed ways of working together.” (25 Nov, Bristol). Call for ideas deadline: 1 June 2026. Details. MHP Research Summit & ECR Workshop: (8–9 October, Sheffield). Summit Info | Workshop Info.

Thank you for your support and interest in MEMoPAD project! I’ve been asked to make this newsletter shorter and more schematic, do you agree with that?