David Cameron: My Mission in Medical Innovation

In conversation with John Micklethwait

In the decade since he left office as Prime Minister, David Cameron has devoted much of his time to advancing scientific and medical innovation, most notably serving as President of Alzheimer’s Research UK and chairing the Oxford-Harrington Rare Disease Centre’s Advisory Council, a translational collaboration building on the groundbreaking 100,000 Genomes Project, which he launched while in No. 10.

In this exclusive event, David Cameron will discuss why these are causes very personal to him and his family, since the loss of his son, Ivan, to Ohtahara Syndrome, a rare neurological condition, and of his mother to dementia. He will explain why the breakthrough of genomics is becoming revolutionary in terms of personalised medicine; how the UK became a genuine world leader; and how, through the power of genomics, patients and families are now getting the answers they crave.

Please note that 25% of your ticket price will be donated to the Alzheimer’s UK charity. 

This event is part of Health Agenda Day; tickets for other events can be purchased here.