ResPNse was conceptualised by Dr Arunava Dhar while working as a speciality doctor in the ANTS team. It was born out of his own experience and a passion to make the service even better. Dr Dhar went ahead and created a spreadsheet based prototype of his idea and it became an instant hit with the department. This led to the LocANTS initiative to bring to life in a better way the bigger story.
He was ably supported by Dr Susan Broster, the then lead of ANTS, currently Deputy Medical Director at Addenbrookes Hospital and Global Officer at the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH). Sue has continued to be a strong force behind LocANTS and leads the clinical strategy of this program.
Dr Dhar and Dr Broster is supported in this program by Ranadip Chatterjee, who provides the technology strategy, and also looks after the commercial interests in the program. Ranadip is a long time technology specialist, having spent time at Yahoo and Google, and also a medtech entrepreneur who holds an MBA from London Business School.
ResPNse is very fortunate to also benefit from an illustrious board of advisors including senior leaders from Eastern AHSN, Health Enterprise East, Judge Business School, NHS Commissioner’s office as well as alumni from the London Business School. We expect to further expand the board as we progress on to the next phase of the program.