Making inhalers smarter
Clin-e-cal is a digital health company, spun-out from the University of Manchester and Manchester Foundation Trust. Patent protected Sound Response® technology underpins our apps which are specifically designed to address significant needs in the respiratory sector.
Clin-e-cal is dedicated to expanding the utility of our technology working with partners to make rapid improvements for patients through science, technology and clinical research. We have a diverse and highly experienced management team providing a breadth of expertise in the respiratory device, digital health and start-up sectors.
If you are interested in finding out more about Clin-e-cal please contact us through the contact form.
We believe it takes great employees to make a great company.
Meet our experienced and complementary team…
The team
Dr. Elizabeth Crawford
CEO
Lizzie has been involved in the development of early stage technology for more than a decade. Having spent 9 years working alongside academics in the University of Manchester to commercialise technologies, Lizzie has a breadth of experience in nurturing the earliest phases of technology development across the life science and medical device sector. Of the multitude of projects that she saw during these years, it was Sound Response which caught Lizzie’s imagination and made her take the leap from technology transfer professional to entrepreneur. With passion for Clin-e-cal’s vision and the power of the technology Lizzie is focused on building the team’s experience to take it to the next level.
Professor Tariq Aslam
Founder
As founder of the company Tariq has been involved in every step of Clin-e-cal’s conception and growth. With passion for the patient, Tariq contributes his significant insight into patient behaviour, real-world testing and use of technology in clinical settings. As well as his clinical insight, Tariq’s research experience is invaluable to Clin-e-cal in planning and growing the company.
Mark Sanders
Non-Executive Director
Former CEO and current CTO of Clement Clarke International, Mark is a highly respected figure in the respiratory medical device and pharmaceutical sectors. With deep understanding and passion for Clin-e-cal’s vision Mark is a true asset to the board of directors.
James Courier
Lead Developer
Highly experienced in software development, James is committed to Clin-e-cal’s vision to provide real patient benefit from cutting edge technology. Experienced in working in regulated and start-up environments, James has been instrumental in developing Clin-e-cal’s software development processes to meet European medical device regulatory standard – ISO 62304.
Tariq's story
Our first app, Rafi-Tone is aimed at improving the experience of delivering inhaler medication to young children and was conceived as a result of our founder Tariq Aslam’s struggles with delivering inhaler medication to his young son. Find out more about Rafi-Tone and how you can get it here.
“When my son Rafi was young he suffered a lot from wheezing that needed intensive treatment which caused a lot of distress. I desperately pulled together all the research knowledge I had in analysis of sound, game theory and programming to try and make something that would make it easier for him. Eventually Rafi-Tone was born. It had an immediate impact on Rafi when we first used it late one night. Instead of crying through his inhaler treatment, he took it quietly and calmly, saying:
“That was great Dad, can we do it again tomorrow?”
It is immensely rewarding to know that through Clin-e-cal, this technology is making a difference for other inhaler users too.”
Work with us
Clin-e-cal is dedicated to expanding the utility of our technology working with partners to make rapid improvements for patients through science, technology and clinical research.
If you are interested in finding out more about Clin-e-cal please get in contact us through the contact form or email us at info@clin-e-cal.com.
