Rob Argent

Dr. Rob Argent is a Lecturer in Digital & Connected Health at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI), within the School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences. With a background as a Physiotherapist in the NHS, he transitioned to academic research through a PhD in Connected Health at University College Dublin (UCD). His work focuses on patient-facing digital health technologies, particularly wearables for musculoskeletal rehabilitation and chronic disease management. He is an editorial board member of npj Digital Medicine and holds certifications in health professions education.

Education:

• BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy, Coventry University (2007–2010)
• PhD in Connected Health, University College Dublin (2016–2019)
• PGDip in Health Professions Education, RCSI (2021)
• Professional Certificate in University Teaching & Learning, UCD

Research Interests: Rob's research bridges clinical practice and technology, emphasizing wearable sensor validation, digital biomarkers, and usability of health technologies. Key areas include gait analysis, fall detection algorithms, and the evaluation of consumer wearables. He advocates for stakeholder-driven digital health solutions aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goal 3 (Good Health).

Grants & Projects:

• "Evaluation of novel digital biomarkers in Multiple Sclerosis" (Enterprise Ireland, 2023–2026)
• "CERBERUS: Certainty of Evidence Reports for Wearable Devices" (SFI, 2023–2024)
• "EPIVIEWS: Epilepsy Wearables Monitoring Study" (Irish Research Council, 2022–2025)

Teaching Roles: Module Lead for Connected Healthcare and Internet of Medical Things in RCSI's MSc Technologies & Analytics in Precision Medicine program. Also contributes to leadership development, lifestyle medicine, and project management modules across multiple programs.

Labs/Teams: Part of RCSI's Population Health research cluster and collaborates with UCD's Insight Centre for Data Analytics. His work aligns with interdisciplinary efforts to advance digital health innovation and clinical translation.