Innovating At The Intersection Of Longevity Science, Precision Medicine and AI
FOR A HEALTHIER FUTURE
Richard Barker
Prof, MA, DPhil (Oxon), FRSM, HonFBPS, MFPM(Hon), OBE
Professor Richard Barker works at the intersection of healthcare innovation, precision medicine, and regulatory science, with a particular focus on translating emerging technologies into real-world clinical impact. Over a 40-year career, he has held senior leadership roles across industry, policy, and consulting, including at the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI), IBM, and McKinsey.
His current work centres on the responsible adoption of AI-enabled medical decision-making, precision population health, and the system-level challenges of extending healthspan in an equitable and evidence-based way. Richard advises governments, health systems, and global organisations on navigating the regulatory, clinical, and organisational barriers to innovation.
Richard is Visiting Professor in Precision Population Health at King’s College London and Co-Founder and Chairman of Metadvice, an AI-powered clinical decision support platform. He also supports several international not-for-profit initiatives, including programmes focused on ethical AI development and digital mental health for displaced communities.
Outside his professional work, Richard is a keen mountain hiker and traveller, with a long-standing interest in how culture, systems, and environments shape health outcomes.
Present Affiliations
Historical Engagements
Books
2030 The Future of Medicine: Avoiding a Medical Meltdown
Healthcare stands at a crossroads. '2030 - The Future of Medicine' explores the current era, where technology reshapes healthcare and raises tough questions about affordability and access. It offers ten strategies to bridge supply and demand, urging a fresh perspective from leaders. Through fictional healthcare journeys, the book provides a glimpse into the healthcare challenges of 2030.
“This book is an absolutely essential read for anyone who is seriously concerned about the future of medicine and agrees that ignoring the warning signs is simply not an option.”
- Suzan C, Amazon Review
Bioscience - Lost in Translation? - How Precision Medicine Closes The Innovation Gap
In medical innovation, a gap exists between research and patient impact. 'Bioscience - Lost in Translation?' explores this issue, using real-world cases to highlight challenges and breakthroughs. The book emphasizes precision medicine's promise and the role of genomics and digital health tools in advancing innovation and shaping the future of healthcare.
“Incredibly insightful commentary on challenges and opportunities in Bioscience translation - well worth a read.”
- CM, Amazon Review
“Academia, clinicians and industry all now recognise the power of AI in precision medicine. It is time to bring in longevity science to make precision prevention a reality - to relieve individuals and health systems of the burden of preventable disease.”
- PROF RICHARD BARKER
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Speaking Calendar
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Speaker & Hub Leader | “Bridging the Gap Between Research and Clinical Implementation in Precision Medicine”
Sep 2025 | London, UK 🇬🇧
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"Regulatory Pathways for Emerging Longevity Therapies"
Sep 2025 | Riga, Latvia 🇱🇻
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Keynote | “Applying AI to Achieving Precision Healthy Longevity”
Jul 2025 | Dublin, Ireland 🇮🇪
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Keynote | “Innovating in a Turbulent Health World”
Jun 2025 | Cartagena, Colombia 🇨🇴
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“The Role of AI in Personalized Preventive Care – Scaling Prevention for Healthy Longevity”
May 2025 | Lisbon, Portugal 🇵🇹
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“Science Meets Beauty: Precision Strategies for Healthspan and Skincare Optimization”
Feb 2025 | Miami, USA 🇺🇸
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“Artificial Intelligence and the Dawn of Real Predictive Medicine”
Nov 2024 | Bogota, Colombia 🇨🇴
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Keynote: “Innovating at the Intersection Of Longevity Science, Precision Medicine and AI”
Mar 2024 | Bogota, Colombia 🇨🇴
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“The Healthy Longevity Revolution - Current Status and Future Developments”
Dec 2023 | Kaunas, Lithuania 🇱🇹
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“Innovations and Insights in Longevity Science”
Nov 2023 | New York, USA 🇺🇸
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“Precision Medicine in the Era of Artificial Intelligence”
Jun 2023 | Helsinki, Finland 🇫🇮
