Speaker Biographies 2025

Dr Laura Kudrna 

Assistant Professor in Health Research Methods at the University of Birmingham, Dr Laura Kudrna explores how behaviour change can drive more sustainable and equitable healthcare — from improving workplace wellbeing and patient engagement to informing national policy. 

Professor Cliff Shelton 

Professor Cliff Shelton, a leading voice in anaesthesia and perioperative medicine at Lancaster Medical School and consultant anaesthetist at Wythenshawe Hospital, Manchester. With a strong focus on sustainable healthcare, Cliff will share insights on anaesthesia and the latest developments from the NOBLE trial. 

Associate Professor Deena Harji 

Leading colorectal and robotic surgeon, NIHR Advanced Fellow, and MedTech innovator, Associate Professor Deena Harji explores the intersection of robotic surgery and environmental sustainability—highlighting how cutting-edge clinical practice can align with greener futures. 

Professor Hugh Montgomery 

Professor Hugh Montgomery is a pioneering researcher and co-chair of two Lancet Commissions on Human Health and Climate Change. Hugh will outline the health impacts of climate change and how current policies shape the future. 

Mark Slack 

Mark Slack, Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer at CMR Surgical, has a distinguished background as a consultant gynaecological surgeon and associate lecturer at the University of Cambridge. He will deliver the keynote address on the diversification of the robotic market- covering platforms, programmes, and sustainability.