The Healthtech Podcast

This week, James is joined by Rob Brisk. Rob is an NHS cardiologist with a PhD in computer science. Alongside his clinical work, he has been a scientific advisor on to the Department of Health during COVID, overseen the life sciences research programme for the UK's most powerful supercomputer, and is now bringing large language models to the point of care in his role as Chief Scientific Officer of Eolas Medical. Rob is a passionate believer in the power of machine learning-based technologies to revolutionise healthcare. He is a strong advocate for medics upskilling in this space to help shape the future of healthtech.Apply to be a guest: www.thehealthtechpodcast.comSubscribe to Healthtech Pigeon 🐦:www.healthtechpigeon.comGet in touch with James: www.jamessomauroo.comLearn more about SomX for your healthtech company at somx.health

This week James is joined by Paul Gaudin, a mechanical engineer turned serial entrepreneur. He founded the New York Bagel Co., ran national screening programs, and now focuses on medtech, insurtech, and investing in innovative businesses. Paul is also the cofounder of carerooms.com, which introduces a new model of care using the sharing economy and technology-enabled support. He chairs several boards and is on the advisory board of the Biometric Research Centre.www.carerooms.comApply to be a guest: www.thehealthtechpodcast.comSubscribe to Healthtech Pigeon 🐦:www.healthtechpigeon.comGet in touch with James: www.jamessomauroo.comLearn more about SomX for your healthtech company at somx.health

In this episode, James discusses the use of computational biology, AI, and machine learning in biotech to identify disease-causing genes and develop potential treatments. His guest, Jack O'Meara, CEO of Ochre Bio, shares their ambitious approach of using human livers models for testing drug candidates, aiming to replace animal testing and improve the qualification of drugs for human clinical trials. They explore the potential impact of this innovation, including the FDA's potential ban on animal testing, and highlight the economic benefits and advancements it can bring to the pharmaceutical industry.Apply to be a guest: www.thehealthtechpodcast.comSubscribe to Healthtech Pigeon 🐦:www.healthtechpigeon.comGet in touch with James: www.jamessomauroo.comLearn more about SomX for your healthtech company at somx.health

Join James as he discusses the intersection of mental health and technology with Dr. Ally Jaffee, co-founder of Nutritank. In this candid episode, Dr. Jaffee shares her personal journey with depression, anxiety, and the role of antidepressants. They explore how technology can facilitate human interaction, support education, and aid in mental health management. Discover the potential of technology in promoting mental wellbeing and the connection between nutrition, the microbiome, and mental health.Apply to be a guest: www.thehealthtechpodcast.comSubscribe to Healthtech Pigeon 🐦:www.healthtechpigeon.comGet in touch with James: www.jamessomauroo.comLearn more about SomX for your healthtech company at somx.health

This week, James is joined by Sasha Tory, co-founder of Ally Health. Looking at the overburdened healthcare system and the nature of clinical staff still often working late nights and overtime, Ally Health was created with a mission to solve this problem. Ally Health is developing a platform that connects patients with practitioners in an efficient and effective way to deliver better patient outcomes overall and relive pressure from the healthcare ecosystem by providing a bridge between virtual and in-person care solutions. Sasha shares stories about her journey to starting Ally Health and the challenges they face while scaling the business.Apply to be a guest: www.thehealthtechpodcast.comSubscribe to Healthtech Pigeon 🐦:www.healthtechpigeon.comGet in touch with James: www.jamessomauroo.comLearn more about SomX for your healthtech company at somx.health

In this episode, James is joined by Philip Russmeyer, the founder of Fitfile, a healthtech company dedicated to unifying and making healthcare data usable. Philip shares his vision of a digitised healthcare system, where data interoperability and privacy are key. Fitfile aims to bring together various data points, such as hospital records, patient-reported outcomes, and activity metrics, to empower healthcare professionals and organizations to make informed decisions and drive transformative changes in healthcare. Apply to be a guest: www.thehealthtechpodcast.comSubscribe to Healthtech Pigeon 🐦:www.healthtechpigeon.comGet in touch with James: www.jamessomauroo.comLearn more about SomX for your healthtech company at somx.health

What a better way to celebrate the 300th episode of The Healthtech Podcast than with none onther that Dr Mustafa Sultan (Musty), Host of the Big Picture Medicine podcast. Musty and James discuss the challenges of content creation and how to maintain enthusiasm for a long-term project - the importance of enjoying the content, creating a community, and serving the audience. They also discuss the pain killer versus vitamin model for content and how the podcast focuses on educating, inspiring, and entertaining listeners. Enjoy!Apply to be a guest: www.thehealthtechpodcast.comSubscribe to Healthtech Pigeon 🐦:www.healthtechpigeon.comGet in touch with James: www.jamessomauroo.comLearn more about SomX for your healthtech company at somx.health

In this episode, we revisit episode 204 with Dr Mark Kotter, to discusses the ethical considerations surrounding cell engineering. Mark shares his view of "respect for life" and how it should guide the use of cell engineering for the greater good. He emphasises the importance of setting up a strong ethics board for technology companies working in the field, and being aware of both the ethical and scientific boundaries.Apply to be a guest: www.thehealthtechpodcast.comSubscribe to Healthtech Pigeon 🐦:www.healthtechpigeon.comGet in touch with James: www.jamessomauroo.comLearn more about SomX for your healthtech company at somx.health

Welcome back! In this throwback episode, we delve into a compelling conversation about the current state of women's health and the challenges it faces. Dr Michelle Griffin, Women's health expert, sheds light on the intention behind women's health tech startups and emphasises the importance of tangible outcomes. James and Michelle discuss how businesses in this space should focus on the bigger picture, building purpose-driven ventures with a clear vision. Success, they argue, should be measured by the impact these businesses have on women's health.Listen to the rest of the conversation with Dr Michelle Griffin in episode number 287: Accelerating innovation in women's health, with Dr. Michelle Griffin.Apply to be a guest: www.thehealthtechpodcast.comSubscribe to Healthtech Pigeon 🐦:www.healthtechpigeon.comGet in touch with James: www.jamessomauroo.comLearn more about SomX for your healthtech company at somx.health

This week, we're throwing back to episode 280 to hear from Dr Alison Darcy, founder and CEO of Woebot Health. Woebot is a friendly chatbot that helps with everyday stress, depression, and anxiety. In this episode, James and Alison ask the question: is technology dehumanising healthcare?Apply to be a guest: www.thehealthtechpodcast.comSubscribe to Healthtech Pigeon 🐦:www.healthtechpigeon.comGet in touch with James: www.jamessomauroo.comLearn more about SomX for your healthtech company at somx.health