John Sheehan

John is a Consultant Clinical Radiologist with expertise in digital health innovation and transformative healthcare leadership. He has refined his clinical skills through fellowships at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago and strategic roles at Blackrock Health, Dublin, Mobile Medical Diagnostics (MMD), and xWave Technologies.
John frequently addresses healthcare and technology issues, including AI, AR, data analytics, cybersecurity, and the legal and ethical aspects of medical practice. He co-chairs the American Irish Medical Summit and the Digital Health Symposium at the United Nations General Assembly.
His leadership positions, including Clinical Director at MMD, Clinical Advisor at xWave, and Vice Chair of Ireland's Digital Health Association, reflect his commitment to AI-driven diagnostic advancements and enhancing community healthcare.
John champions a healthcare ethos centred on accessibility, equity, and integration, leveraging digital innovations to dismantle barriers in patient care. He is dedicated to mentorship, nurturing a culture of disruptive thinking and compassionate action among healthcare professionals.
Balancing his career and family life, John enjoys music, gardening, and photography.
His vision is to revolutionise healthcare into a universally accessible and equitable right.
Contributions by John Sheehan
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Data Acquisition and Exploitation in Health Care: Strategies for AI Innovation
Speaker at IAPP AI Governance Global Europe 2025