Dr. Videha Sharma—NHS doctor, clinical innovation lead at the University of Manchester, and co-founder of Fava Health—joins host, Sam Menter from Healthia®, to explore how prevention-focused care, human-centered design, and genomic insights can reshape healthcare.

Dr. Sharma offers a unique perspective on the power of tailoring treatments to an individual’s genetic profile, shedding light on how this can help reduce adverse drug reactions and improve patient outcomes. From designing better digital tools and workflows, to ensuring clinicians and patients benefit from more coordinated data, this conversation shows how design-led thinking can drive change in the health system.

With examples drawn from Dr. Sharma’s frontline clinical experience and his work in digital health innovation, this episode offers valuable lessons for anyone looking to build a more proactive, patient-centred healthcare system.
Whether you’re involved in service transformation, curious about integrating genomics, or simply passionate about prevention, this conversation uncovers practical and thought-provoking takeaways.

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