Dr Helen Thomas has led Digital Health & Care Wales (DHCW) as CEO since 2021, guiding its impactful response to the COVID-19 pandemic and driving the rapid adoption of data and digital advancements across NHS Wales. She also oversaw DHCW's successful transition to a Special Health Authority in April 2021, ensuring the continued delivery of...

Dr Antonio Pardinas
Reader in Psychiatric Genetics | Centre for Neuropsychiatric Genetics and Genomics, Cardiff University

Professor Rhidian Hurle, Chief Clinical Information Officer for Wales and Medical Director of Digital Health and Care Wales (DHCW), is a Consultant Urological Surgeon at Cwm Taf Morgannwg Health Board. With an MD from Cardiff University for prostate cancer research and a Master's in Digital Health Leadership (Imperial College London), he champions...

Iñaki Gutiérrez‑Ibarluzea is the Director of Health Research, Innovation and Evaluation at the Basque Government's Ministry of Health. He holds a PhD in Neurosciences and advanced degrees in Bioethics and Clinical Epidemiology. In his current role, he oversees strategic planning, R&D policy, and the coordination of the Basque Health Research...

Tiago Taveira-Gomes, MD, PhD, Founder and CEO of Sigil Scientific Enterprises, is a pioneer in healthcare technology and AI. With a medical degree and PhD from the University of Porto, plus a Master's in Information Engineering, he specializes in real-world evidence and AI-driven health solutions. A General and Family Medicine specialist and...

Ceri Steele is an Executive Group Member at use MY data, advocating for patient-driven data transparency from her perspective as an oesophageal cancer survivor, diagnosed in October 2019. Her work emphasizes empowering patients through transparent and ethical health data use, contributing to policy and public engagement initiatives.

Guru Kora, CEO and Founder of Times Health, is a healthcare innovator with over 20 years of experience in data analytics and technology. Previously Chief Technology Officer at PYA Analytics and a technical architect at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, he led advancements in computational biology and healthcare solutions. Holding a Master's in...

Davide Chiarugi, Director of the Personalized Health Informatics Group at SIB Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics, leads efforts in making health data interoperable and shareable via the Swiss Personalized Health Network's Data Coordination Centre and BioMedIT infrastructure. With a PhD in Computer Science and prior roles at the University of...

Chris Carrigan is the Data Adviser at use MY data and part of the Secretariat for use MY data. Chris is a specialist in health data and information, but with a particular focus on patient involvement and patient voice. Chris coordinates and delivers the regular Members Education Sessions, coordinates the responses from Members to large...

David Parsons is the WASPI Code Manager at Digital Health and Care Wales (DHCW), overseeing the strategic development and operational implementation of the Wales Accord on the Sharing of Personal Information (WASPI). Dave has worked extensively within public services for over 20 years and has worked more exclusively within the areas of Data...

Finn McCartney is the Project Coordinator for the Health Technology Assessment for Patients (HTA4Patients) and Genomic Research and Environment Group (GREG, WP7) projects at the European Patients' Academy on Therapeutic Innovation (EUPATI). With a background in patient advocacy and health policy, he drives patient-centred initiatives, enhancing...

David Teague is the Acting Head of Welsh Affairs at the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), based in Cardiff, where he promotes information rights and data privacy. With extensive experience in data protection, he engages with Welsh stakeholders, provides regulatory advice, and supports compliance with data protection laws, including the UK...