Author: Lucy Dentice
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Empowering Communities: A Midwife’s Mission to Reduce Race-Based Health Inequalities in Maternity Care.
Gemma Poole, a dedicated midwife and entrepreneur, blends innovation and education to champion health equity for underrepresented communities. Gemma Poole is a registered midwife and CEO of both The Essential Baby Company Ltd and The Essential Baby Co in the Community CIC. She is also the Patient and Public Lead for Deep Medical, a Core…
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Meet our mentors: Dimitri Varsamis
Dimitri Varsamis is a healthcare strategy director with 17 years of experience within the NHS. His expertise spans digital and clinical policy, service improvement, and international healthcare. Dimitri’s passion for healthcare innovation drives him to stay connected to the field and support fellow innovators on their journeys. Name: Dimitri Varsamis Occupation: Healthcare Strategy Director “I…
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Meet our mentors: David Do
David H. Do has pursued a unique career path as a healthcare expert, integrating his academic background, strategy consulting experience, and start-up ventures with his commercial acumen. Currently, he is building the Vaccine and Immune Therapy business unit at AstraZeneca Headquarters in Cambridge, where he leads commercial activities and assesses business development opportunities. As a…
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Meet our mentors: Bruce Lynn
Bruce Lynn, the Chief Executive Officer of Queen Square Analytics, a UCL spinout, brings over 30 years of experience in product and business development. His extensive expertise is a valuable asset in mentoring and supporting Clinical Entrepreneurs. Name: Bruce Lynn Occupation: Chief Executive Officer of Queen Square Analytics “With over 30 years of experience in…
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Meet our mentors: Martin Gossling
Martin Gossling is the Head of Innovation at University Hospital Southampton and Senior Associate Member at the Royal Institute of Medicine. Having successfully navigated through Cohort 7 of the NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme, Martin has transitioned into a mentorship role, where he now guides and supports the next generation of innovators. Name: Martin Gossling Occupation:…
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Our Entrepreneurs: Majid Akram
In our latest #OurEntrepreneurs profile we meet cohort 8 Clinical Entrepreneur Majid Akram, Chief Clinical Information Officer for Primary Care. Tell us a bit about yourself I am the Chief Clinical Information Officer for Primary Care at Lincolnshire ICB. During my time in this role, I have led programmes to prioritise and implement digital health…
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Our Entrepreneurs: Dr Shevonne Matheiken
In our latest #OurEntrepreneurs profile we meet cohort 8 Clinical Entrepreneur Dr Shevonne Matheiken, Specialty Registrar and resident doctor in Old Age Psychiatry. Tell us a bit about yourself I am an international medical graduate from India and have worked in Psychiatry (NHS) in the East of England since 2013. Aside from my clinical work…
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From Hospital Corridors to Surgical Health Pioneers: A Case Study from Definition Health.
We are pleased to announce a joint case study produced in partnership with the Health Innovation Kent Surrey Sussex (KSS). The NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme are proud to be working with the Health Innovation Network across the UK. Definition Health is an award-winning provider of personalised digital health solutions for surgery. The company’s innovative platform…
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TED Talk by Dr Natasha Wilcock: Moving beyond deaf awareness to deaf insight.
In her TED Talk, Dr Natasha Wilcock, a palliative care doctor and NHS Clinical Entrepreneur specialising in deaf awareness training, shares her journey and mission to transform healthcare for the deaf community. As a deaf individual herself, Dr Wilcock has faced numerous challenges throughout her medical education and career. These experiences have fuelled her passion…
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Breaking Barriers in Mental Health: A Case Study from Dr Julian.
We are pleased to announce a joint case study produced in partnership with the Health Innovation Kent Surrey Sussex (KSS). The NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme are proud to be working with the Health Innovation Network across the UK. Dr Julian Nesbitt is the founder of Dr-Julian, a platform that provides tele and virtual health solutions…