AI in Healthcare discussed at latest Chamber Health and Life Sciences Working Group meeting
The Thames Valley’s only sector-based, business-led Health and Life Sciences Working Group (HLSWG) has reconvened again at an in-person event at Green Park, a Mapletree property.
Over 30 health and life sciences companies from across the Thames Valley joined academic institutions, landowners, commercial partners, and other thought leaders who are part of the wider group who make up the Chamber led HLSWG, to discuss AI in Healthcare.
Chaired by Sue Staunton, Managing Partner and Head of Life Sciences, James Cowper Kreston, the meeting began by showcasing intriguing examples of the use of AI and technology in Healthcare. This was a great way to spark debate and attendees thinking about the endless possibilities surrounding the topic.
Paul Britton, Chief Executive Officer, Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce, provided an update on his recent meeting with the Chancellor of the Exchequer, where he was accompanied by Stuart Carroll, Director Market Access and Policy Affairs, Moderna. These discussions focused on the good work being done by the Chamber network and how businesses are contributing strongly to the UK economy, while spotlighting the challenges that need fresh solutions.
Keynote speakers included Anna Gration, Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) Lead at the Chamber. Anna spoke about the purpose and accomplishments of the LSIPs to date, as they relate to the Health and Life Sciences sector in the Thames Valley. She also informed the group of the next steps and the potential role of the working group moving forward.
Microsoft’s Freddie Saunders, Data and AI Specialist, presented on AI in Healthcare, looking back at the often-overlooked history of AI which has been overshadowed by its recent surge in popularity and use. He also spoke about Microsoft’s intriguing AI application and portfolio within the Healthcare and wider sectors and the regulation aspect behind AI.
As well as giving a specific example of the potential use of AI in Healthcare, particularly within its use in the emergency response and care for stroke patients, James Briggs, Medical Director for Medical Affairs at Brainomix, gave insights as to the barriers to implementation of AI in healthcare, which could prevent the adoption of AI technology at scale.
Elle Harwich, Director at Newmarket Strategy, gave a presentation on AI in the NHS and talked about how we can move from plots to large scale procurement of technology and AI within Healthcare. She also spoke of the difficulties in understanding regulations surrounding AI and digital technology in health and social care.
Paul Britton said:
“The recent surge in popularity of AI and its implementation across sectors and disciplines brought together a large number of Health and Life Sciences companies to discuss the future of the sector and the role of AI within it. We were delighted to see the level of engagement and interest at the meeting of the Thames Valley’s only sector-based working group.”
Sue Staunton, Chair of the Working Group, said:
“AI on its own is an intriguing topic, combined with the future of Healthcare, however, is enough to pique anyone’s interest. The Thames Valley’s Health and Lifesciences working group provided the forum for a deep dive into AI in Healthcare and an opportunity for active engagement and collaboration for companies across the sector.”
The Thames Valley’s Health and Life Sciences Working Group is committed to ensuring that the regions Health and Life Sciences community is heard and represented in engaging government and securing the region’s place at the heart of the UK’s golden triangle.
For more information and if you would like to get involved, please contact FilipVelkov@tvchamber.co.uk or MiaChampion@tvchamber.co.uk
