Lara Setrakian
Co-Founder
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Accelerating the Future of Healthcare Together with your host Lara Setrakian
14 May 2024
Group Chief Operating Officer
M42
Ashish Koshy holds the positions of Group Chief Operating Officer at M42, a global tech-enabled health powerhouse, and Chairman of the Board at Malaffi, the Abu Dhabi Health Information Exchange. With an entrepreneurial spirit, he excels at transforming challenges into viable business propositions across diverse sectors, from banking to telecom and healthcare. His leadership has propelled G42 Healthcare from startup status to a regional healthcare leader, lauded for pioneering initiatives spanning diagnostics, digital health, and more.
He has been instrumental in the merger with Mubadala Health which has now resulted in the creation of M42, an integrated healthcare powerhouse company with more than 20,000 employees and more than 450 facilities in 26 countries. He envisions an AI-powered ecosystem to tackle present and future challenges through public-private partnerships, driving impactful national programs and partnerships. Forbes has recognized his leadership, naming him a Top 100 Healthcare Leader for fostering innovation and growth. Prior to G42, Ashish held notable roles at Reliance Jio and Ooredoo, holding an MBA and MSc from prestigious institutions.
07 May 2024
President
RAIN Technology Inc.
Abbes Seqqat currently serves as President of RAIN, the pioneering voice AI company behind "ORVA," the first-ever operating room voice assistant. With a rich background in driving innovation and business growth, Abbes has established himself as a visionary in the intersection of technology and healthcare.
Prior to his current role, Abbes held leadership positions at Sensetime, where he spearheaded business and growth initiatives across the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region. His strategic insights and leadership were instrumental in positioning Sensetime as a key player in the AI landscape, particularly within the medical imaging space.
Before his tenure at Sensetime, Abbes served as a trusted advisor on digital transformation and disruption to leading conglomerates in the region during his tenure at Oracle, IBM Watson Health and Accenture. His expertise in leveraging cutting-edge technologies has enabled organizations to revolutionize their operations and enhance patient care delivery.
His thought leadership and strategic guidance continue to shape the future of healthcare, driving innovation and improving outcomes for patients globally. With a proven track record of success and passion for leveraging technology for the greater good, Abbes remains at the forefront of the AI health tech industry, leading RAIN towards new heights of innovation and impact.
23 April 2024
Section Head Studies and Special Projects
Department of Health - Abu Dhabi
Dr Mohamed Alameri works at the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH) as Section Head of Studies and Special Projects. He has an impressive background in science, having received a Bachelors, Masters and a Doctorate focusing on genetics and cell and gene therapy. His current role is centred around genomic advancements within the DoH, including assisting within the incredible Emirati Genome Programme.
Dr Mohamed began his career as a Medical Laboratory Technologist at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City. There, he had a hands-on role, and gained a wealth of experience in the lab contributing to the diagnosis and treatment of patients. While finishing his PhD, Dr Mohamed worked as a part-time teacher for cell and gene therapy at University College London. Dr Mohamed is passionate about the possibilities of genomic sequencing, and how technology can be harnessed within the healthcare system to develop a dynamic genomic ecosystem and reshape the future of health.
16 April 2024
Co-Founder and CEO
DHNY
Bunny Ellerin is a Harvard-trained healthcare entrepreneur and advisor who is highly sought-after
for her industry expertise and extensive network. She has helped build and sell companies, launched
several thriving networking organizations, and has become a recognized force in leading New York
City’s transformation into a thriving hub of healthcare innovation. An expert in digital health, Bunny
has herpulse on — and relationships to — the companies and people defining healthcare’s future.
Check out this sneak peek as we sit down with Ali Hashemi, CEO and founder of meta[bolic], to discuss the future of digital health and why he believes it will be defined by hybrid models that blend virtual and in-person care. Hashemi shares his vision for human-centered digital health tools that empower patients and providers, not replace them. We explore the potential of hybrid healthcare to improve outcomes, lower costs, and restore the human element to medicine.