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Celebrating the Smell Care Project

7 October 2024

An event showcasing innovative digital smell training for individuals with smell loss.

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On 20 September 2024, over 100 attendees from across the globe gathered to celebrate the EPSRC/NIHR-funded Smell Care Project. The event showcased the project's innovative digital smell training for individuals with smell loss, with 74% of participants completing their daily exercises - offering key insights and lessons for the future of digital smell training. Presentations from industry, charity, international and medical partners highlighted their contributions and future visions, while an interactive session featuring  scent-related demos immersed the audience in the intersection of technology, clinical practice and citizen science. The event ignited discussions on the future of smell care and its vital role in health and wellbeing.

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For further details on the event, visit the project's website: https://www.smell-care.co.uk/