This week, James is joined by Charles Nduka, founder and CSO of Emteq, a leader in the development of wearable technology that monitors and translates human facial expressions in real-world settings. Charles is a leading facial musculature expert with over 20 years of surgical experience, including 10 years as a Consultant Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon. He has an extensive background in research and development, including clinical trials, over 100 scientific publications, and is the Medical Advisory Board chair for the charity Facial Palsy UK. 

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This week, James is joined by Lara Lewington, technology broadcaster, journalist, and AI commentator. Lara has presented a variety of programmes across ITV and BBC, including fifteen years on the BBC's flagship technology show, Click. Her book 'Hacking Humanity', published in July 2025, is the ultimate guide to the tech-driven health revolution we are approaching. 

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When OpenAI and Penda Health dropped a preprint claiming their “AI Consult” tool cut diagnostic errors by 16% in Kenyan clinics, headlines lit up across healthtech. But veteran digital‑health researcher Dr Paul Wicks spotted the cracks.

00:00 Introduction to OpenAI's Preprint and Its Significance

05:55 Understanding Preprints and Their Impact on Research

11:58 Evaluating the Methodology and Results of the Study

18:01 The Importance of Trust and Transparency in AI Research

23:49 Conclusion and Final Thoughts on AI's Role in Medicine

29:50 Randomized Control Trials and Their Importance

36:47 Building Trust in AI Systems

43:05 The Need for Transparency in AI Development

This week, James is joined by Christoph Lippuner, CEO and co-founder of Semble, a clinically robust EHR and practice management system for private healthcare providers. Semble is on a mission to enable health professionals to amplify their impact by simplifying daily operations across scheduling, billing and reporting. 

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On the final episode of the "How to Get Into Healthtech" mini-series, Dr James Somauroo and Dr Keith Grimes sit down to reflect on the series conversations and share where they would begin if starting their careers today. 

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In the sixth episode of the "How to Get Into Healthtech" mini-series, Curistica's Dr Keith Grimes is joined by Dr Dave Triska, GP Partner and digital health leader. As Digital Lead for Surrey Heartlands, Dave has driven region-wide transformation projects to modernise care and improve outcomes. Dave has mentored over 100 practices through their digital journeys, bringing a rare blend of clinical insight and tech expertise to healthtech at scale.

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On the fifth episode of our "How to Get Into Healthtech" mini-series, Curistica's Dr Keith Grimes is joined by Dr Josh Au Yeung. Passionate about both biological and artificial neurons, Josh is a neurology registrar at King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and a clinical lead at TORTUS AI. He also hosts the Dev&Doc podcast, where he brings together doctors and developers to unlock the potential of AI in healthcare.

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On the third episode of our 'First Look' series, James is joined by Joe Rowan, Chief of Staff at the Voyagers, a community based organisation that brings together people from across climate tech and healthtech to drive impact. The Voyagers have launched the UK's healthtech festival 'THE FIX' coming to Harwell Science Campus, Oxford in September 2025. 

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James and Liam discuss the NHS 10-Year Plan, focusing on its core shifts towards community care, digital transformation, and preventative health. They explore the integration of AI and technology in healthcare, the challenges and critiques of the plan, and its implications for healthtech startups.

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This week, James is joined by David Buller, Managing Partner at KELES, a VC firm investing in European growth-stage digital health companies. David's career spans from being a healthtech entrepreneur to leading a venture capitalist firm in digital health. With a proven track record in business building, strong investment returns, and an extensive international network, David has a unique ability to identify world-class innovations to deliver robust returns in the global market. 

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