Category: Mentor
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International Women’s Day Spotlight: Jenni Parker
International Women’s Day is a global observance held annually on March 8th to celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women and girls. The first official observance took place in 1911, and the day has since grown into a worldwide movement. Today, IWD is marked by events, campaigns, educational initiatives, and community gatherings…
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New podcast spotlights clinicians taking unconventional career paths
Out of Programme, a new podcast hosted by Clinical Entrepreneur Dr Jing Ouyang, launched earlier this year to highlight the career journeys of clinicians who have stepped outside traditional training pathways. The series features in-depth interviews with doctors and healthcare professionals who have built unusual and unconventional careers—across entrepreneurship, health tech, policy, design, education and…
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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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NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Big Pitch Event 2024: Celebrating Innovation and Collaboration
On March 6, 2024, the NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme hosted its highly anticipated Big Pitch Event at the prestigious Royal Geographical Society in London. With 700 attendees, including healthcare professionals, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders, the event was a vibrant celebration of innovation, collaboration, and the transformative impact of the programme. Hosted by Clinical Entrepreneurs Stacey Hatton and Sameer Nakedar, the event marked the…
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Meet our mentors: Piyush Mahapatra
Piyush Mahapatra is a trauma and orthopaedic surgeon, Chief Innovation Officer at Open Medical, and mentor on the NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme. Name: Piyush Mahapatra Occupation: Trauma and orthopaedic surgeon & Chief Innovation Officer at Open Medical “I have a passion for fixing things that are broken. It is what drove me to pursue a…
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Meet our mentors: Chris Whittle
Chris Whittle is an NHS doctor in Anaesthetics, Founder of Q Doctor and Chief Medical Officer at eConsult. As a cohort 1 clinical entrepreneur who had progressed successfully through the programme, Chris became a mentor to support the next generation of innovators. Name: Chris Whittle Occupation: Doctor, Founder of Q Doctor and Chief Medical Officer…
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Meet our mentors: Marcus Stow
Marcus Stow is an experienced nursing officer, clinical leader, and innovation adviser, who joined the NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme as a mentor in 2019. Name: Marcus Stow, OBE, MStJ, RN Occupation: Nurse, clinical leader and innovation adviser. With 20 years’ experience within the Royal Air Force, Marcus has delivered 29 new and unique products into…