The Innovator’s Rx: Stories from Clinician Innovators is an exciting new seminar series hosted by Medventions, running quarterly at Sunnybrook. This dynamic series showcases clinicians—physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals—who are driving change in healthcare through their interactions with cutting-edge technologies, new treatment paradigms, and innovative approaches. Hear firsthand from those who have collaborated with med-tech companies, tested new technologies, engaged in clinical trials, explored novel healthcare solutions, and for some, have even launched their own companies.
Each session will provide valuable insights into how clinicians are shaping the future of medicine, from working with emerging technologies to influencing new treatment models. Learn from real-world experiences as clinicians share how they integrate innovation into their practices, overcome challenges, and contribute to advancing patient care and medical progress. For clinicians who have started companies, gain insights into what it takes to launch a healthcare-focused startup and balance clinical practice with entrepreneurship.
📅 Date & Time: May 27, 2025 – 5:00PM to 6:30 PM
📍 Location: Breast Imaging Lecture Theatre, M6-502, Sunnybrook
🎟️ Price: $10 (Complimentary Admission for Sunnybrook Staff)
Physicians are uniquely positioned to drive innovation in healthcare, yet the leap from clinician to clinician-entrepreneur comes with its challenges. In the first session of The Innovator’s Rx: Stories from Clinician Innovators series, we welcome Dr. Alex Bilbily, a radiologist at Sunnybrook and co-founder of 16Bit, to share his journey–not just in bridging medicine and entrepreneurship, but in pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with AI. From developing cutting-edge AI tools to seamlessly integrating them into clinical practice, Dr. Bilbily is redefining the future of radiology.
Dr. Bilbily will discuss:
✅ From Clinician to Entrepreneur – What led him to launch 16Bit, the challenges of balancing a startup with clinical practice, and key lessons from his entrepreneurial journey.
✅ Navigating AI as a Physician – His experience integrating AI into medical imaging, overcoming skepticism, and driving adoption in healthcare.
✅ Advice for Physician Innovators – How clinicians can leverage AI and entrepreneurship to drive meaningful impact in healthcare.
✅ The Future of AI in Radiology – Where AI is headed and its role and impact on medical imaging and patient care.
This session is ideal for clinicians, researchers, and aspiring physician entrepreneurs eager to understand the evolving role of AI in medicine and the path to clinician-led innovation.
🔹 Agenda:
20-minute talk – Dr. Bilbily’s insights on physician entrepreneurship, AI in Medicine, and the future of radiology
10-minute Q&A – Moderated by Dr. Ahmed Nasef
60-minute networking – Connect with fellow clinicians, innovators, and med-tech enthusiasts over light snacks and coffee
Join us for this insightful discussion on physician-led innovation, AI, and the evolving role of clinicians in shaping the future of healthcare.
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Commercialization Professional Research Mentor
Ahmed managers the Sunnybrook Medventions training program. He also manages the networking, outreach, and training programs at INOVAIT, a Sunnybrook-led pan-Canadian network in image-guided therapy and artificial intelligence. Ahmed is an enthusiastic clinical entrepreneur who brings more than 11 years of lived experience in healthcare innovation, health science research, and technology commercialization. Ahmed holds an Adjunct Lecturer appointment at the Department of Medical Biophysics at the University of Toronto. Ahmed earned his MD degree from Cairo, Egypt and holds an MBA in healthcare management and technology innovation from Schulich School of Business, York University.
Technology Innovation Industry Leader
Ahmed managers the Sunnybrook Medventions training program. He also manages the networking, outreach, and training programs at INOVAIT, a Sunnybrook-led pan-Canadian network in image-guided therapy and artificial intelligence. Ahmed is an enthusiastic clinical entrepreneur who brings more than 11 years of lived experience in healthcare innovation, health science research, and technology commercialization. Ahmed holds an Adjunct Lecturer appointment at the Department of Medical Biophysics at the University of Toronto. Ahmed earned his MD degree from Cairo, Egypt and holds an MBA in healthcare management and technology innovation from Schulich School of Business, York University.
Program Lead, Sunnybrook Medventions
Ahmed managers the Sunnybrook Medventions training program. He also manages the networking, outreach, and training programs at INOVAIT, a Sunnybrook-led pan-Canadian network in image-guided therapy and artificial intelligence. Ahmed is an enthusiastic clinical entrepreneur who brings more than 11 years of lived experience in healthcare innovation, health science research, and technology commercialization. Ahmed holds an Adjunct Lecturer appointment at the Department of Medical Biophysics at the University of Toronto. Ahmed earned his MD degree from Cairo, Egypt and holds an MBA in healthcare management and technology innovation from Schulich School of Business, York University.
