The funding panels for SBRI Healthcare are multidisciplinary, comprising clinical, commercial and technical expertise as well as representatives from the Academic Health Science Networks (AHSN) and NHS England.
Dr Glenn Wells (Chair)
Director of Strategy & Planning at the Medical Research Council
Skilled in Research and Development (R&D), Medical Devices, Life Sciences, Business Development, and Strategic Planning.
Strong business development professional with a Doctor of Philosophy – PhD focused in Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology from University College London (UCL).
Dr Helen Meese (Deputy Chair)
CEO at The Care Machine Ltd
Expertise: Strategic Planning, Operational & Project Management, Tendering & Proposal Preparation, Requirements Capture.
Consultant for Engineering, Design & Manufacture (for medical devices & equipment) and Policy, Advocacy & Public affairs in Healthcare & Medtech.
Professor Theo Arvanitis
Chair in Digital Health Informatics and Director of the Institute of Digital Healthcare at Warwick University
Clinical Informatics, Health Informatics, Digital Healthcare, Neuroscience, Neuro-imaging, Neuro-oncology, Systems Engineering
Mrs Preeya Bailie
Director of Procurement at NHS England
Procurement and supply chain
Dr Matt Aiello
National Programmes Lead, Health Education England
Workforce Transformation in UK Healthcare Change management Portfolio Management ICS / STP / PCN development
Dr Jo Dixon-Hardy
Director of Medical Technology Innovation at University of Leeds
Medical technology, early stage innovation systems and processes, innovation strategy and operational management.
Mr Liam Gascoigne-Cohen
Research Analyst, Healthcare, SP Angel at S.P. Angel Corporate Finance LLP
Sell-side analyst responsible for smallcap healthcare research and supporting public/private transactions. BSc Biology from Bristol University and MSc Biotechnology from Imperial College London.
Professor Janet Hanley
Associate Professor at Edinburgh Napier University
Research track record in digital health in general with a current focus on cardiovascular health.
NHS background in community nursing and novel health service development
Dr Melissa Lott
Senior Research Scholar, Director of Research, Columbia University
Engineer exploring technology, economic, and public health impacts of climate change and the energy transition. Policy expert.
Mr Patrick Mitchell
Director of Innovation and Transformation at Health Education England
Patrick’s career stems from hospital operations holding several senior Board positions.
He joined HEE in 2013 and most recently oversaw the Topol Review to investigate the workforce, education and training implications of the introduction of digital technologies.
Dr Clifford Shelton
Consultant anaesthetist/ Senior Clinical Lecturer at University of Lancaster
Anaesthesia, critical care, medical education, sustainable healthcare, simulation, qualitative research, ethnography, obstetrics, trauma and resuscitation.
Professor Tony Young
National Clinical Lead for Innovation at IRLS, NHSE
Clinical Speciality Urology. All aspects of healthcare and life science innovation and has acted as external examiner for PhD’s in ML at UCL.
Mr Russell Watkins
Commercial Director at Academic Health Science Network for the North East and North Cumbria
Commercial Director at the AHSN NENC and oversees the Economic Growth team.
Previously Assistant Director of Business Innovation at The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust where he led on innovation and new business.
Previously held a variety of roles in the healthcare sector throughout the North East.
Dr Nick Watts
Chief Sustainability Officer at NHSE/I
Chief Sustainability Officer of the NHS, responsible for its commitment to deliver a world-class net zero emission health service.
Ms Amy Anderson
PPIE Representative
Mr Swapnil Gadgil
CEO, Therapy Box Limited
Co-founder Therapy Box Limited, Neurology
Dr Rebecca Harmston
PPIE Representative