Medtech Mentorship: Meet the Mentors
DR HARRY THIRKETTLE
DR HARRY THIRKETTLE
DR HARRY THIRKETTLE
Harry is the Director of Health & Innovation at Aire Logic and serves as the Business and Commercial Lead of the NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme. A former NHS surgeon turned entrepreneur, he left clinical practice to focus on developing and implementing digital health solutions that enhance outcomes for everyone. With firsthand experi
Harry is the Director of Health & Innovation at Aire Logic and serves as the Business and Commercial Lead of the NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme. A former NHS surgeon turned entrepreneur, he left clinical practice to focus on developing and implementing digital health solutions that enhance outcomes for everyone. With firsthand experience of the pressures within the NHS and a strong background as one of the leading medtech experts, Harry provides valuable insights into healthcare innovation. He has led significant digital programmes, including national vaccination systems and patient engagement tools. Additionally, Harry mentors through the NHS Clinical Entrepreneurs Programme, helping clinicians transform their ideas into impactful solutions. He is passionate about agile health tech, digital quality improvement, and innovations that empower patients to manage their own health.
Yasmin Karsan
DR HARRY THIRKETTLE
DR HARRY THIRKETTLE
Yasmin is a prescribing pharmacist with over a decade of experience in community, hospital, and academic settings. She holds a PhD in Community Pharmacy and Health Systems, along with a Master’s in Artificial Intelligence, providing her with a unique combination of clinical insight and technical innovation. As a leading voice in digital h
Yasmin is a prescribing pharmacist with over a decade of experience in community, hospital, and academic settings. She holds a PhD in Community Pharmacy and Health Systems, along with a Master’s in Artificial Intelligence, providing her with a unique combination of clinical insight and technical innovation. As a leading voice in digital health solutions and pharmacogenomics, she is dedicated to improving patient outcomes. As the founder and CEO of a pioneering startup focused on personalised medicine, Yasmin leverages genetic testing to optimise medication choices and reduce adverse drug reactions. With deep expertise in healthcare innovation and regulations, she excels at navigating the complex compliance landscape for digital health and AI-driven technologies. Her work effectively bridges the gap between cutting-edge science and safe, effective care, making her one of the prominent medtech experts in the field.
Stuart Cooper
DR HARRY THIRKETTLE
Stuart Cooper
Stuart is a digital designer and human factors specialist who helps founders visualize, prototype, and test digital health solutions quickly and effectively. With a high-energy approach and proven methods, he enables early-stage teams to build and validate healthcare innovations before committing major investments. He began his career dev
Stuart is a digital designer and human factors specialist who helps founders visualize, prototype, and test digital health solutions quickly and effectively. With a high-energy approach and proven methods, he enables early-stage teams to build and validate healthcare innovations before committing major investments. He began his career developing Class III medical devices with leading consultancies and has since advised startups across pharma, SaMD, endoscopy, cardiology, robotics, and cell/gene therapies. As a founder, he’s brought a Class I cardiology device to market and created a pediatric VR game. A graduate of several top accelerator programs, Stuart now shares his experience to support the next wave of medtech experts and innovators. He’s skilled at finding the right route and partners to prototype almost any physical or digital product—helping teams move from idea to real-world feedback fast.