Science to transform healthcare and health
Health has always been one of humanity’s greatest challenges, and one of its greatest triumphs.
The School of Health & Technology exists to drive convergence between disciplines, technologies and mindsets to shift the global conversation from treating illness to sustaining lifelong health – across diverse populations, geographies and systems.
Our approach is bold, integrative and impact-led. Working across Imperial and beyond, we are redefining how health research is done, who it serves, and what it can achieve – creating a fairer, healthier and more resilient future for all.
Our missions
The Schools of Convergence Science will be mission-led – shaped by society’s most complex challenges. Below are some exemplar missions the School is developing to shape a healthier world by 2050:
Diagnostics in the wild: What if real-time sensing and AI-powered interpretation can be embedded into everyday environments – to detect chronic diseases before symptoms emerge and to detect acute illnesses rapidly?
Frugal healthtech: What if the next generation of health innovation emerged from the Global South – designed locally, scaled globally, and unconstrained by the assumptions of legacy health systems?
Programmable public health: What if health interventions were dynamically generated for each individual, using real-time behavioural data, AI-powered narrative generation, and deep mechanistic understanding?
Preventative therapies: What if we could prevent disease, infections, cancers, and drug resistance, before they emerge?
These aren’t slogans. They are blueprints. Science guided by humanity.
Our Directors
Professor Anthony Bull
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Professor Anthony Bull
School of Health and Technology Convenor and Co-Director
Professor Iain McNeish
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Professor Iain McNeish
School of Health and Technology Co-Director
Professor Marisa Miraldo
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Professor Marisa Miraldo
School of Health and Technology Co-Director
Professor Faith Osier
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Professor Faith Osier
School of Health and Technology Co-Director
I'm thrilled to be part of the School of Health and Technology which is a bold initiative to harness the depth and breadth of our research to drive lasting societal impact and build a healthier, more equitable, and resilient future for all. Professor Anthony Bull School of Health and Technology Convenor and Co-Director
Get in touch
Contact the School at: health_tech.convergence@imperial.ac.uk