Competition 25 Phase 1– Women’s Health
Professor Wendy Tindale (Co-Chair)
Scientific & Innovation Director at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals
NHS Clinical Professional & Director of Medical Physics & Clinical Engineering; expertise in Medical Imaging, Medical Devices and Clinical Translation and Adoption.
Mr Swapnil Gadgil (Co-Chair)
CEO and Co-Founder of Therapy Box and Harley Street Physiotherapy
My background is in technology and business management. I have experience in health tech, startups, clinical evaluations, academic research and business acquisitions.
Dr Chantal Cox
VC Investor at Octopus Ventures
Seed to Series B healthcare investment, fundraising, strategy, etc.
Dr Christine Ekechi
Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist at Queen Charlotte’s & Chelsea Hospital, Imperial Healthcare NHS Trust
Maternal health/ Gynaecology health/ Equity in women’s health/ Early pregnancy/ Health education/ Fibroids/ Femtech.
Dr Annemijn Eschauzier
Strategy consultant at Hardian Health
Strong expertise and global in launching medical devices, software and pharmaceuticals globally and especially in Women's Health.
Ms Toni Flatley
PPIE Representative
Dr Samantha Fraser
Clinical Psychologist, Mental Health/ Women's Health Lead at Health Innovation KSS
25 years of Mental Health delivery and implemenation. Women's Health applied research expertise with the NIHR ARC.
Professor Liudi Jiang
Professor of Materials & Electromechanical Systems at University of Southampton
Biomedical devices, rehabilitation engineering, intelligent sensors, biomechanics, body interface systems and digital health.
Professor Umesh Kadam
Professor of Primary Care and Public Health Research at University of Exeter
Health Services Research, Epidemiology; Data Science, Chronic Diseases; Ageing; Inequalities
Professor Justin Konje
Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at University of Leicester
Pregnancy and related complications including fetal growth disorders, preterm labour and prenatal diagnosis. Endometriosis and recurrent pregnancy loss.
Mrs Alexandra Leach
Deputy Director of Programmes at Health Innovation West of England
CD Health Innovation W of E.
Mrs Lucy Lehane
Managing Director at Lehane Consulting Ltd
Medical Diagnostics.
Dr Celine Mougenot
Senior Lecturer (Associate Prof) in Collaborative Design at Imperial College London
Head of Programme, MSc Design with Behaviour Science
Human-centred Design, Culture-sensitive Design, Co-design/ Co-production, User engagement/ User empowerment.
Dr Louise Newson (TBC)
Founder of Newson Health, Clinician & Menopause Specialist at Newson Health
Physician, women’s hormone specialist and member of the UK Government’s Menopause Taskforce. She is also an award-winning doctor, educator, and author, committed to increasing awareness and knowledge of perimenopause and menopause.
Dr Victoria Owen
Director at Sloane Square Medical Ltd
General Practitioner running a wellness and health screening clinic for over 15 years. I have an interest in the menopause and women maintaining their fitness and wellness.
Ms Elizabeth Streeter
Senior Policy Advisor, Women's Health at NHS England
I lead on policy areas including gynaecology, menopause, fertility and women’s health hubs. I hold an MA in Children's Rights and MSc in Healthcare Professional Practice.
Ms Josephine Tapper
PPIE Representative
Josephine is a lay member of the MHRA's Patient Safety and Engagement Committee and its Interim Devices Working Group. She provides strategic and operational advice in healthcare, academia and industry.