James Barlow holds a Chair in Technology and Innovation Management at the Imperial College Business School. He is a co-director of the Health and Care Infrastructure Research and Innovation Centre (HaCIRIC) and an executive board member of the Northwest London CLAHRC. His research focuses on innovation in complex sectors of the economy, with a particular emphasis on healthcare. He has been a member of expert panels on healthcare innovation issues for the Department of Trade and Industry, Department of Health, OFCOM, the Welsh Assembly Government, the European Commission, the Royal Society and the King’s Fund.