In an era where technology is reshaping every corner of the healthcare landscape, a powerful force is emerging at the intersection of artificial intelligence and women’s health—female innovators who are harnessing AI to close long-standing gaps, challenge outdated norms, and redefine the future of care. These trailblazers are not only transforming the way we approach diagnostics, treatment, and prevention for women, but they are also championing inclusivity, data equity, and ethical AI deployment across the board.
From tackling chronic pain and maternal health disparities to reimagining breast cancer screening and developing next-generation medical robotics, the women featured on the 2025 list of Top 10 AI healthcare visionaries are leading with purpose, expertise, and heart. Their contributions span the public and private sectors, cutting-edge research, clinical practice, and policy innovation—yet they share one unifying mission: to ensure that AI empowers all women, at every stage of life.
As AI continues to shape the next chapter of healthcare, these ten outstanding women stand at the forefront—proving that when women lead in tech, women’s health wins.
Let’s meet these 10 trailblazers who are transforming the future of women’s health through AI.
- Dr. Shera Chok – Champion of Diversity in Digital Health
A general practitioner in East London and former Chief Medical Officer at NHS Digital, Dr. Shera Chok is redefining leadership in digital healthcare. In 2019, she founded the Shuri Network, a multi-award-winning platform advocating for diversity, safety, and innovation. Through her leadership, she has inspired countless women, especially from minority backgrounds, to pursue careers in digital health.
Dr. Chok’s international recognition includes the prestigious Richard von Weizsäcker Fellowship in Berlin, where she examined digital health strategies across countries. Her expertise spans roles with NHS England, the Department of Health, and multiple advisory panels, where she has driven systemic transformation and equitable care delivery. Her global volunteer work—from Sudan to Greece—underscores her lifelong mission: safer, smarter, and more inclusive healthcare for all.
- Dr. Frances Conti-Ramsden – Innovating Pregnancy Care Through AI
As an Obstetrics & Gynaecology Registrar and PhD researcher, Dr. Frances Conti-Ramsden is tackling one of the most pressing challenges in maternal health—hypertensive disorders during pregnancy. Her research combines electronic health records, AI, genomics, and natural language processing to understand ethnic disparities in pregnancy outcomes.
Her goal? To develop predictive tools that offer personalized risk assessments for mothers-to-be. By bringing AI into pregnancy care, Dr. Conti-Ramsden is setting a new benchmark for inclusive, data-driven maternal health.
- Dr. Chen Mao Davies – Redefining Early Motherhood Support
Before becoming a FemTech innovator, Dr. Chen Mao Davies dazzled Hollywood with Oscar-winning visual effects in films like Gravity and Blade Runner 2049. But it was her personal struggle with breastfeeding that ignited a new mission: supporting parents through technology.
She founded Anya, an AI-powered app offering 24/7 breastfeeding and early parenthood guidance. Leveraging 3D technology and machine learning, Anya is transforming parental care in the critical “first 1001 days.” Dr. Davies exemplifies how personal experience, when paired with innovation, can create life-changing impact.
- Dr. Amrita Kumar – AI-Driven Cancer Screening Leader
A visionary in medical imaging, Dr. Amrita Kumar has revolutionized breast and lung cancer screening in the NHS using AI. Appointed a Consultant Radiologist at Frimley Health in 2013, she has since pioneered cross-hospital collaborations to develop AI infrastructure that enhances early cancer detection.
Dr. Kumar’s leadership earned her spots on the Top 20 and Top 60 Most Influential Women in the UK, as well as the 2024 NHS Parliamentary Award for her AI working group. As an advisor to the Royal College of Radiologists and NHS England, she’s shaping national AI strategies with a sharp focus on equity, safety, and patient-centered care.
- Jessica Rose Morley – Ethics Architect for Health AI
AI must be ethical, fair, and lawful—principles that Jessica Rose Morley, a postdoctoral researcher at Yale’s Digital Ethics Center, champions fiercely. With a PhD from Oxford, her research crafts models for integrating algorithmic tools into national health systems in ways that are socially acceptable and ethically sound.
Jess has advised the UK government, authored the “Better, Broader, Safer” health data report, and held leadership roles at the Bennett Institute for Applied Data Science. With over 15 first-authored publications, she is ensuring that health AI evolves with integrity and inclusivity at its core.
- Dr. Susan Shelmerdine – Advancing Paediatric Imaging with AI
A Consultant Academic Radiologist at Great Ormond Street Hospital, Dr. Susan Shelmerdine is spearheading AI research in paediatric post-mortem imaging and trauma diagnostics. She also holds an Associate Professorship at the UCL Institute of Child Health.
Her work, featured on www.fracturestudy.com, has earned her international accolades and leadership roles in prestigious organizations such as the European Society of Paediatric Radiology and the Royal College of Radiologists. With over 100 peer-reviewed publications, Dr. Shelmerdine is a force in child health innovation—melding compassion, technology, and global collaboration.
- Dr. Isabel Straw – Cybersecurity Defender of AI in Healthcare
Where AI meets cybersecurity, Dr. Isabel Straw stands as a vigilant guardian. An Emergency Doctor and Assistant Professor at University College London, she leads the CRASH Team, investigating the cybersecurity implications of AI in healthcare.
Her work spans institutions like UC San Diego, the United Nations, and UNESCO, where she has contributed to ethical AI guidelines. Whether modeling the impacts of healthcare cyberattacks or speaking at events like DEFCON, Dr. Straw champions safer, smarter digital healthcare for patients worldwide.
- Dr. Dandan Zhang – Robotic Precision in Microsurgery
At the cutting edge of robotics and machine learning, Dr. Dandan Zhang envisions a world where intelligent robots aid surgeons with superhuman precision. An Assistant Professor in AI, her work focuses on microsurgical robotics, teleoperation, and shared human-machine control.
By combining human intuition with machine learning, Dr. Zhang is building smarter surgical systems capable of navigating the intricacies of micro-manipulation. Her research aims to reduce clinician fatigue while enhancing surgical accuracy, offering a glimpse into the future of AI-assisted operations.
- Nell Thornton – Driving Policy and Research for AI Innovation
With a background in social research and health policy, Nell Thornton is turning data into action. As an Improvement Fellow, she leads research on the integration of AI and automation into healthcare systems to create learning health environments.
Previously, Nell managed complex programs at the Leeds Academic Health Partnership, collaborating with NHS providers, universities, and government bodies. Her academic research explores how narratives around AI are shaped in public health policy—a vital piece in ensuring responsible AI deployment.
- Dr. Charlotte Woolley – Uncovering Chronic Pain with Data Science
Currently leading the Chronic High Impact Pain Project (CHIPP), Dr. Charlotte Woolley is using AI and advanced statistics to investigate the root causes of chronic pain conditions such as fibromyalgia and arthritis. With a background in epidemiology, R programming, and veterinary medicine, she brings a multidisciplinary lens to her research.
Dr. Woolley’s work, based on UK Biobank data, involves complex clustering and regression analysis to uncover new pain phenotypes. Her ultimate goal is to inform better prevention and treatment strategies for millions suffering from invisible pain disorders.
Why These Women Matter
Despite accounting for more than half the global population, women’s health has historically been overlooked. In the UK, 60% of women report that their health concerns are not taken seriously. Compounding this, women make up only 25% of the AI workforce and are often underrepresented in clinical research.
These ten visionaries are not only developing powerful AI tools to address this imbalance—they are redefining leadership, fostering ethical frameworks, and ensuring that innovation is inclusive, equitable, and impactful.
The Future of Women’s Health is Female (and AI-Powered)
As AI continues to reshape medicine, it is leaders like these who ensure that progress is not just technological, but human-centered. Whether through breast cancer screening algorithms, surgical robotics, or ethical policymaking, their work ensures that AI uplifts, rather than excludes, the voices and needs of women.
The 2025 AI Visionaries List is more than a celebration—it’s a call to action. It invites the world to recognize that health innovation, when guided by diverse minds and ethical hands, can truly change lives.
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