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28 Apr 2025

Event round-up: NQCC and techUK | The Future of Quantum Computing in Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Insights paper launch

techUK and the NQCC held the online webinar "The Future of Quantum Computing in Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals" to launch the latest Insights paper on this topic by the NQCC. The webinar consisted of government and industry speakers showcasing latest policy thinking on this crucial topic

This event provided an overview of the key findings from the report as well as explored how quantum computing has the potential to transform opportunities across the breadth of healthcare and pharmaceuticals pipeline. 

Speakers included:

  • Simon Plant (Deputy Director for Innovation, NQCC),
  • Faiyaz Amin (Office for Lifesciences, DSIT)
  • Sonali Mohapatra (Quantum Innovation Sector Lead, NQCC)
  • Laura Foster (Associate Director - Tech and Innovation, techUK)
  • Rosie Britton (Innovation Policy Manager, Department for Health and Social Care)
  • Sam Genway (Scientific Director, Machine Learning and AI, LifeArc)

You can watch the event below:

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Laura Foster

Laura Foster

Associate Director - Technology and Innovation, techUK

Laura is techUK’s Associate Director for Technology and Innovation.

Laura advocates for better emerging technology policy in the UK, including quantum, future of compute technologies, semiconductors, digital ID and more. Working alongside techUK members and UK Government she champions long-term, cohesive, and sustainable investment that will ensure the UK can commercialise future science and technology research. Laura leads a high-performing team at techUK, as well as publishing several reports on these topics herself, and being a regular speaker at events.

Before joining techUK, Laura worked internationally as a conference researcher and producer exploring adoption of emerging technologies. This included being part of the team at London Tech Week.

Laura has a degree in History (BA Hons) from Durham University and is a Cambridge Policy Fellow. Outside of work she loves reading, writing and supporting rugby team St. Helens, where she is from.

Email:
[email protected]
LinkedIn:
www.linkedin.com/in/lauraalicefoster

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Robert Walker

Robert Walker

Head of Health & Social Care, techUK

Robert joined techUK in October 2022, where he is now Programme Manager for Health and Social Care.

Robert previously worked at the Pension Protection Fund, within the policy and public affairs team. Prior to this, he worked at the Scottish Parliament, advising politicians and industry stakeholders on a wide range of issues, including rural crime and health policies.

Robert has a degree in Politics and International Relations (MA Hons) from the University of Aberdeen, with a particular focus on strategic studies and energy security. Outside of work he enjoys activities such as running, rugby, boxing and cooking!

Email:
[email protected]

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