From bench to bedside: Scaling innovation in health and life sciences

Oxford Health Innovation Forum

Monday 23 June 2025   17:00 to 19:30

Join us for the second Oxford Health Innovation Forum event, bringing together students, alumni, researchers, clinicians, start-up representatives, investors, and industry professionals to explore the future of medical and life sciences innovation.

Green Templeton has a long-standing commitment to medicine, medical sciences, business, and management. The Oxford Health Innovation Forum aims to build on this rich heritage to foster an environment that encourages entrepreneurship and dialogue on innovation in medical research, healthcare delivery, and global health.

This panel discussion will explore how to scale health innovation—responsibly, equitably, and at speed. Leading voices from across the sector will share insights on what it takes to turn cutting-edge science into meaningful patient outcomes, and the essential roles academia, industry, and health systems must play in the process.

Speakers

Professor Gary Ford CBE – Consultant Stroke Physician at Oxford University Hospitals, Professor of Stroke Medicine at the University of Oxford, and CEO of Health Innovation Oxford & Thames Valley. A recognised national leader in NHS innovation, Gary continues to play a pivotal role in driving system-wide transformation, from creating the FAST stroke tool to championing the adoption of innovations in cardiovascular care, digital health, and beyond. He is also a Governing Body Fellow of Green Templeton College and Chair of the Risk and Scrutiny Committee.

Professor Peter Friend – Consultant Transplant and HPB Surgeon, Professor of Transplantation at the University of Oxford, and Director of the Oxford Transplant Centre, with a research focus on organ perfusion, novel immunosuppressive strategies and pancreas transplantation. He is the Chief Medical Officer and co-founder of OrganOx, a spin-out company from the University of Oxford. He is also a Governing Body Fellow of Green Templeton and a member of the college Buildings Committee and Finance and Investment Committee.

Katherine Ward – Operating Partner at Oxford Science Enterprises, driving HealthTech ventures by connecting Oxford science with entrepreneurial talent. She joined in 2023 after six years as Chief Commercial Operator at Healthy.io. With over 30 years in healthcare, she’s held senior roles at UnitedHealth Group and across the NHS.

Flash talk on the Management in Medicine programme: Dr Meera Joshi — Associate Fellow at Green Templeton and a medical doctor, artist and psychological trauma specialist.

Moderator: Dr Christiaan de Koning – Associate Fellow at Green Templeton College and Chair of the Founders & Funders Foundation, a network supporting researchers & entrepreneurs at Oxford through mentorship, events, and venture collaboration.

More information

This event is generously supported by EnSpire Oxford.

Places are limited, so early registration is highly recommended.

Current Green Templeton students are entitled to £50 a year for childcare to enable them to attend this or other college and university events (more information).

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