Session 5: Foundations for Responsible AI in Retina
Anca del Río SWITZERLAND
Turning Barriers Into Bridges: Advancing Innovation in Healthcare
Speaker Biography
Anca del Río is a global leader in digital public health and health systems innovation. A sociologist and health economist specialised in digital transformation, she brings over 15 years of experience with WHO, EIT Health, the European Commission (EIT/EIC), and innovation ecosystems across Switzerland, Europe, the US, and Australia. She is recognised for advancing responsible use of technology and data for public good and for shaping high-impact strategies that strengthen health system resilience. At WHO Europe, Anca plays a pivotal role in driving the strategic agenda on data, artificial intelligence, and digital health, and she serves on several international advisory boards. A HIMSS Changemaker Awardee (Most Influential Women in Health IT 2023) and Stanford-trained need-led innovator, she is also the founder of two health-tech ventures and a think tank, a former frontline worker during COVID-19, and ISO-certified auditor (QMS/9001, clinical risk management/31000).