Longevity: Evidence, Technology, and the Myth of Control
Dr Nikki Stamp is a cardiothoracic surgeon and trusted health commentator with expertise spanning clinical medicine, health systems, and public policy. She is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, specialising in cardiothoracic surgery. Nikki is also a health systems expert, with a Masters degree in health administration and has recently returning from London where she used her clinical experience to shape health systems overseas.
She is known for clear, evidence-based commentary that bridges patient experience with system-level realities, helping audiences make sense of complex health issues without oversimplification or sensationalism.
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Longevity: Evidence, Technology, and the Myth of Control
Separating science from speculation in the rapidly expanding longevity space, and what actually improves health and lifespan.
Longevity: Evidence, Technology, and the Myth of Control
Evidence-Based Personalised Care: What Works, What Doesn’t, and Why
A surgeon’s perspective on personalised medicine beyond buzzwords — balancing data, guidelines, and individual judgement.
Evidence-Based Personalised Care: What Works, What Doesn’t, and Why
Digital Health & AI in Healthcare: Promise, Pitfalls, and Proof
A frontline view of where digital tools and AI add real value in healthcare, and where decision-makers often underestimate risk.Digital Health & AI in Healthcare: Promise, Pitfalls, and Proof
Additional topics available on request, including medical decision-making under uncertainty, heart health and trust in healthcare systems.
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Dr Nikki Stamp
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