Professor Rebecca Shipley, who earned a Queen’s honour for her response to the COVID pandemic, revealed how looking beyond medicine drives new breakthroughs that could mean quicker diagnoses, safer treatments and life-changing results for patients across the capital.
Drawing from real-world examples – how jellyfish movements mimic human heart valves, how donuts are coated in sugar evenly and how motorsport manufacturers influence healthcare – Prof Shipley demonstrated how mathematical modelling can inform patient care.
Prof Shipley positioned the Royal Free London as a global centre for innovation in this field and stressed the need to consult frontline NHS staff to have the biggest impact.
