Ariella Heffernan-Marks
Founder & CEO at Ovum
With over three years of experience, my journey has led me to found Ovum, a platform dedicated to revolutionizing women's healthcare through an integrated lifespan approach. As a Medical Doctor at Prince of Wales Hospital, I honed my clinical skills, which now inform my leadership at Ovum. My core competencies lie in scientific research, reflected in my award-winning work, and in leadership and communication which ensures the seamless operation of my initiatives. My mission is to merge medical expertise with innovative technology, embodying OVUM's values to improve healthcare outcomes for women. Our team, armed with my domain knowledge in women's health and passion for advancement, is committed to making a meaningful impact.
Key moments
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- 1:14 Why women are fearful of the healthcare system
- 2:05 Introducing Dr. Ariella Heffernan-Marks, founder of Ovum
- 3:34 The lightbulb moment: creating a “blue book” for women’s health
- 6:23 What Ovum does and how it works in practice
- 9:28 Making doctors listen: generating usable health reports
- 12:39 Surprising insights from Ovum’s research trials
- 15:31 Why women welcome AI in healthcare
- 16:16 The power of an integrated lifespan approach
- 18:47 Building a longitudinal women’s health dataset
- 20:55 Data privacy, transparency research partnerships
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