In this special summer episode of Gateway to Informatics, we feature a live recording from the Bloomsbury Institute in London. Host Philip Payne, PhD is joined by Jodie Eastwood, CEO of the Knowledge Quarter, and Thomas Kannampallil, PhD, Professor and Chief Data Scientist at WashU Medicine. The episode dives deep into the innovative ecosystem of the Knowledge Quarter, an innovation district in London's King's Cross area that fosters collaboration across diverse fields such as life sciences, tech, and the arts. Jodie shares her unique journey to becoming the CEO, emphasizing the power of collaboration and the role of serendipity in fostering innovation.

As the conversation unfolds, the guests explore the significant impact of global partnerships, AI innovation, and the challenges of managing a large network of knowledge-creating institutions. Jodie offers insights into the strategies for bridging academia with business and the public, leveraging big organizations, and the importance of trust and non-prescriptive networking. This episode is packed with valuable lessons on innovation, collaboration, and the future trajectory of place-based innovation districts.

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Produced by the Institute for Informatics, Data Science & Biostatistics (I2DB), WashU Medicine.
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