Richard Barker, OBE

Professor Richard Barker, OBE, is a visionary leader in healthcare and life sciences, dedicated to accelerating the development and adoption of precision medicine globally. As the Founding Director of New Medicine Partners and Chair of Metadvice, he spearheads initiatives that leverage cutting-edge technologies to revolutionize patient care. His expertise spans precision medicine, AI-driven medical decision-making, healthy longevity, and the integration of therapeutics, diagnostics, and medical informatics. With a distinguished career that includes roles as the Director General of the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry and leadership positions at IBM Healthcare Solutions and Chiron Diagnostics, Prof. Barker brings unparalleled experience to his current endeavors. He has been instrumental in founding the Oxford-UCL Centre for the Advancement of Sustainable Medical Innovation (CASMI) and continues to shape healthcare policy and innovation as the Chairman of the South London Health Innovation Network. Recognized for his contributions with an OBE in 2012, Prof. Barker remains at the forefront of healthcare transformation. As a Visiting Professor at King's College London and author of influential books on the future of healthcare, he continues to inspire and guide the next generation of healthcare innovators. His work focuses on reimagining R&D and regulatory processes to bring advanced treatments to patients more rapidly and affordably, embodying his commitment to improving global health outcomes through innovation and collaboration.