Alice Gregory
A service designer at the Institute of Global Health Innovation, but her true love has always been dance. A trained ballroom dancer, she knows firsthand how movement can benefit our wellbeing—boosting heart health, strengthening muscles, lifting mood, and connecting us to others. In her talk, Alice will explore how we can harness the power of dance and movement to create accessible, inclusive, and joyful preventative healthcare for all.
Claire Smith
A Professor of Anatomy at Brighton and Sussex Medical School and Deputy Pro Vice-Chancellor at the University of Sussex. Her career spans the laboratory, the lecture hall, and university leadership. In her talk, Claire will share the moving stories of the “Silent Teachers”—those who, by donating their bodies to science, continue to transform medicine and impact countless lives. Their legacy challenges us to think differently about life, death, and the future of science.
David Bahibanda
A final-year medical student at Hull York Medical School. In his talk, he will explore the powerful role of cultural practices in healthcare and why making space for them matters. Drawing on a cultural tradition from his own Congolese background, David will invite us to reflect on our own practices and consider how culture can enrich and humanise care.
Jemma Martin
The founder of The HG Midwife and Bumps & Bubbles CIC, a proud mum of three, and an award-winning midwife with more than 12 years of experience. Her mission was shaped 21 years ago, when she experienced hyperemesis gravidarum (HG)—a condition that turned what should have been a joyful pregnancy into one of the most frightening times of her life. In her talk, Jemma will shine a much-needed light on HG, sharing her work to educate, advocate, and raise awareness so that no one faces it feeling isolated or misunderstood.
Natalie Miller
Began her NHS career on hospital wards in stroke, cardiology, transplant, and respiratory care, but only found the variety and meaning she sought when she moved into prison healthcare. By her own admission, it is messy, complex, and often overlooked—but she believes deeply that dignity matters, whether you’re behind a prison door or an office one. In her talk, Natalie will explore how we can make care real, leadership human, and systems better by making space for care in a system designed for punishment.
Priyesh Patel
An NHS doctor working in an emergency department in London, as well as a humanitarian and the CEO & Founder of Neglected Elements, a platform highlighting the world’s most overlooked crises. From rescuing people in the Mediterranean to working on the frontline of global health, he has witnessed what dignity, survival, and humanity truly mean. In his talk, Priyesh will challenge us to see the unseen and confront the issues we too often ignore.
Shirin Yazdian
A psychology master’s student at King’s College London and an award-winning neurodivergent speaker and advocate. Drawing on her lived experience and academic research, she is passionate about challenging stereotypes surrounding neurodivergent clinicians. In her talk, Shirin will share her story to inspire reflection on the value neurodivergent professionals bring to healthcare, and why creating space for everyone to thrive leads to better experiences for us all.
Stacey Hussell
A Senior Medical Photographer at University Hospital Sussex. Born with a cleft, she has become a passionate advocate for change through her photography and storytelling, shining a light on the lived experiences of those with visible difference. When her youngest son was born with a cleft, her drive to reshape perceptions and promote inclusion grew even stronger. An ambassador for Smile Train and campaigner with Changing Faces, Stacey will use her talk to share her powerful vision for transforming representation of visible difference.
Thomas Reading
A Lead Clinical Physiotherapist at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, where he supports teenagers and young people in oncology and haematology through some of the most challenging periods of their lives. Passionate about the vital role of exercise in recovery, Tom’s talk will focus on how physiotherapy saves futures—and why movement must become a standard part of rehabilitation in cancer care, especially for young people.