Leveraging the NHS and the UK’s Unique Position

In this thought-provoking session, Dr. Rutter draws upon her extensive experience as a medical doctor and her current work at Cambridge and Anglia Ruskin universities. 

She explores the unique opportunities presented by the NHS's scale and integration, discussing how collaboration between the NHS, academia, and industry can drive groundbreaking discoveries and improve patient outcomes. Dr. Rutter also shares insights from her role co-chairing a workstream of the Innovation Ecosystem Programme, shedding light on the ongoing efforts to transform the NHS into a catalyst for innovation.

Throughout her keynote, Dr. Rutter highlights the importance of investing in data infrastructure, fostering a culture of innovation within the NHS, and engaging in a new dialogue with the public about the role of the NHS in driving scientific advancement. She concludes by emphasising the critical role the NHS must play in creating a UK science superpower, leaving the audience eager to learn more about this exciting vision for the future of healthcare in the UK.