Frontiers Forum Virtual Series

Redefining the future of healthcare

Dr Eric Topol
Scripps Research Translational Institute, USA

A fireside chat with Vivienne Parry OBE

12 June 2024

Redefining the future of healthcare: unpacking AI’s impact and potential

AI will shape the future of healthcare – from medical forecasting technologies to doctor-patient relationships to bridging gaps in health equality.

At this Frontiers Forum Virtual event, Dr Eric Topol outlined how he is using genomic and digital data, together with artificial intelligence, to individualize medicine and improve human health. In conversation with Vivienne Parry OBE, he also discussed the barriers to integrating AI into existing medical infrastructure. 

Dr Eric Topol is a pioneer in digital medicine and medical AI. He is one of the top 10 most-cited researchers in medicine, has authored three bestselling books on the future of medicine, and was voted as the most influential physician leader in the US. Eric is Founder and Director of the Scripps Research Translational Institute, Professor of Molecular Medicine, and Executive Vice-President of Scripps Research.    

Session program

Unpacking AI’s impact and potential - a conversation with Dr Eric Topol

17:00-18:00 CEST

Speaker and contributor bios

  • Vivienne Parry OBE

    Acclaimed science writer and broadcaster, UK

    A scientist by training, Vivienne is passionate about people and communicating science – as recognized by the award of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the New Years Honours List 2011 for ‘services to the public understanding of science’. She also holds the unusual distinction of having won both freelance medical journalist and broadcast medical journalist of the year awards.

    Vivienne currently hosts medical programs for BBC Radio 4, writes widely on health, presents films, facilitates high-level conferences, and trains young researchers. She previously presented the BBC’s iconic science series Tomorrow’s World and was columnist of the Times, Guardian, and the News of the World. Her book ‘The Truth about Hormones’ was shortlisted for the 2006 Aventis Science Prize.

    Vivienne additionally serves as Head of Engagement at Genomics England, which delivered the 100,000 Genomes Project. She recently completed her term as a member of the board of UK Research and Innovation, which is responsible for the strategic spend of the UK’s £7 billion annual research budget. She was also a member of the UK Medical Research Council for many years and served as Vice Chair of Council at University College London until 2015. Vivienne holds a BSc in Immunology and Genetics from University College London.