Our approach to aggressive cancers and the diseases of aging needs to be transformed. They are complex ‘systems biology’ problems, impenetrable to cure. They often leave patients and loved ones without hope. We must rethink how we study and treat them, collaboratively.

The current model – risk averse, do no harm, incremental change through expensive trials. These have proved so much, but, used alone, are no longer fit for purpose. If we harness innovations like Genomics, Next Gen Biomarkers and AI within Adaptive Clinical Trials, use connectivity and creativity beyond the medical sphere as in engineering, technology and design, we can start to navigate our way through previously impassable waters.

We can now learn, from every doctor about every patient, how to better treat and eventually prevent such devastating diseases, and, above all, offer hope for all those who find themselves lost at sea. Jack is a doctor, serial technology entrepreneur, and international thought leader on the future of life science and medicine.

Having trained at UCL in Medicine and Physiology, and after practicing in Emergency Medicine and High Altitude Physiology, in 2007, Jack founded The Centre for Health and Human Performance (CHHP) in London. CHHP is now renowned for its work with elite athletes and applying sport science to help the sickest and most unlikely individuals succeed in extraordinary challenges, including all the Sport Relief charity challenges.

With an interest and professional experience in information technology since the age of 13, Jack has founded and funded several innovative medical technology ventures in the UK and California aiming to bring predictive analytics and Artificial Intelligence into healthcare management and medical practice to enable doctors and patients make better, earlier decisions. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx