OHT London: Monthly HealthTech Breakfast: Spotlight on Data Science for Health

These gatherings spotlight the people, products, processes, and systems that make healthtech more inclusive, accessible, and effective for everyone.

Next up: Data Science for Health

Whether you’re a data scientist deep in the weeds of models and pipelines, or simply curious about how data shapes healthcare, this session is for you. Expect a relaxed morning of inspiring conversations, fresh ideas, and community connections, along with plenty of coffee and a light breakfast.

We're delighted to be joined by Sonia Patel and Dan Rhodes

Agenda

08:30 AM – Registration, coffee & breakfast, early-bird mingling

08:40 AM – Welcome from One HealthTech London

08:45 AM – Flash Talks: two rapid-fire perspectives from Sonia and Dan on Data Science for Health, from the technical to the practical

09:00 AM – Audience Q&A

09:15 AM – Community networking: swap stories, contacts, and high-fives

10:00 AM – Wrap-up and see you next month!

Bonus: stick around at Hale House and enjoy their fantastic co-working space for the rest of the day.

Speaker Bios

Sonia Patel. CTO for the NHS

As CTO for the NHS, Sonia’s key priorities focus on delivering a clear vision of what successful digital transformation looks like at a national level. She is dedicated to strengthening the digital foundations of frontline organisations, ensuring equitable access to cutting-edge technology, and supporting local boards in taking ownership of their digital transformation strategies. Central to her mission is building a digitally confident workforce, capable of harnessing technology and data to empower citizens in managing their health and well-being in new, meaningful ways.

With over 20 years of experience in the healthcare sector, Sonia is a highly respected leader with a proven track record of driving digital innovation, even in the most challenging environments. Her leadership is shaped by a strong commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion, and she is an active advocate of the Shuri Network and Stemettes. Sonia also dedicates her time to mentoring emerging talent, demonstrating her passion for cultivating the next generation of digital leaders.

Dan Rhodes. Bioinformatician at Every Cure

Dan is a Senior Bioinformatician at Every Cure, a non-profit on a mission to save and improve lives by repurposing drugs. He validates the outputs of machine learning models that identify promising drug repurposing opportunities, through the use of orthogonal data sources such as real world data, and large scale omics datasets.

During his PhD, he developed systematic approaches to mine publicly available databases, and large-scale genomic datasets for repurposing opportunities, with a particular focus on rare diseases where treatment options are often limited. He's since worked as a bioinformatician at Genomics England, and Benevolent AI where he led a team tackling target identification through mechanistic drug discovery.

A big thank you our hosts, the Harley Street Health District, and Hale House – the district’s new home for HealthTech innovators for helping make this event series possible.