Institute of Directors appoints medtech pioneer Prof Rameen Shakur to lead Cambridgeshire branch
- Date 31 Mar 2022
Professor Rameen Shakur has been appointed to chair the Cambridgeshire branch of the Institute of Directors (IoD).
A professor of genomics and precision medicine, he has founded and run businesses in the medtech, digital healthtech and AI sectors.
He is founder and chairman of medical device and algorithm company Cambridge Heartwear, which develops wearables for cardiac monitoring and artificial intelligence for the prevention of heart disease and stroke.
He said: “Cambridge is one of the best places in the world to research medical technology and develop innovative businesses that can make a huge difference to the healthcare industry. We have an unrivalled eco-system to nurture cutting edge research and development.
“I am looking forward to working with colleagues to grow the IoD’s presence in Cambridge and Cambridgeshire branch, enabling members to expand their networks and receive support where it is needed most from our influential policy team.”
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