Zapantis, Ilias

Ilias is a Director at UCLPartners, a health innovation partnership. In his role he is responsible for accelerating the adoption of transformative healthcare solutions to enhance patient care and tackle health inequalities. He collaborates extensively with clinical teams, academic experts and industry stakeholders to leverage emerging technologies to address systemic healthcare challenges and build sustainable, future-ready systems.

With over a decade of experience in advancing early-stage innovations, Ilias has led high-profile projects across medtech, digital health, and cell and gene therapy on both national and international platforms. His work has also contributed to promoting the UK’s life sciences sector globally, attracting international investments reflecting his commitment to improving population health and economic growth. A dedicated advocate for diversity and inclusion in healthcare, Ilias champions equitable recruitment and fostering supportive workplace environments.

During this time at UCLPartners, he has spearheaded collaborative programmes in early cancer detection and dementia care. Currently, he leads projects aimed at accelerating the adoption of AI technologies at scale across London healthcare providers, driving transformative change in health and care delivery