John is a Head of Strategy in the Health Lab at Nesta. John leads much of Nesta’s digital health work, and has a particular interest in the potential of data to radically improve healthcare. He leads the Dementia Citizens project, building a citizen science platform for Dementia, as well as a portfolio of grants in the area. He co-wrote Doctor Know, looking at the potential for new ways of creating and using data and knowledge in healthcare.
Before joining Nesta, John led the health team at the Young Foundation. His main focus was on innovation in healthcare, including working directly with healthcare innovators, helping health institutions create an environment for innovation, and writing about innovations that need championing. Previously John was a partner in an investment fund.
