Dr. Raphael Olaiya

Dr Raphael Olaiya is a Lead Data Scientist with the NHS and a pioneering scientific software developer. His cutting-edge work with clinical data involves exploring inventive solutions for the advancement of clinical outcomes. Utilising leading technologies such as AI, VR and AR, Raphael is revolutionising medical tools and software. His ground-breaking work saw him invited to the Innovation in Healthcare Panel hosted by TEDx, where he demonstrated profound expertise in the application of digital technologies in medical settings.

A qualified medical doctor, Raphael completed his Bachelor’s degree in Medicine at the University of Liverpool. He went on to complete a Master’s degree in Data Science and Computer Science at UCL, becoming an expert in data science and Python for scientific software development. In 2015 he became a Medical Product Development Director at Olive Media, developing innovative medical education online e-learning products and devising strategies to take them to market. During the same period, he served as a Lecturer of Communication of Clinical Practice CCP for Medical Students at the University of Liverpool.

Founding Medigage Ltd in 2016, Raphael is at the forefront of incorporating virtual technologies such as Holographic Mixed Reality, Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality in medical educational software programmes and hardware. Seeking to shift from dated teaching methods to new and more efficient techniques, Raphael uses technology to increase engagement and learning prospects. Sharing his profound knowledge of virtual technologies, Raphael is a Technology Writer for VRFocus, making predictions and evaluations for the future of VR in healthcare. He has also written a chapter in New Perspective on Virtual and Augmented Reality.

A thought leader in the application of virtual technologies in medical settings, Raphael is also a leading Health Data and AI Scientist, paving the future for clinical data. Using evidence-based medical research in his speaking engagements, Raphael presents highly impactful well-being optimisation seminars, leaving audiences with tangible takeaways to make changes to their lives. He also delivers technical talks on the role of data science, AI, VR and AR in healthcare.