S5E5: AI and MedTech: Innovations Shaping the Future
Explore the groundbreaking world of medical technology and artificial intelligence with Kate Jackson Hobbs, Vice President at T. Rowe Price. By tuning in to this episode, you'll gain insights into how AI is revolutionizing healthcare, leading to life-saving advancements in robotic-assisted surgeries and disease monitoring. These advancements are not just reshaping patient care but are also setting new benchmarks in medical practices across the globe.
Join us for a compelling conversation that not only examines the current landscape of medical technology but also peeks into the future. Kate Jackson Hobbs shares why, despite these incredible innovations, the healthcare industry remains hesitant to embrace new technologies. From the need for thorough vetting to the divide between those with access to cutting-edge tools and those without, this episode uncovers the realities behind the slow adoption of technology in healthcare. With a focus on economic utility and the evolution of tech-enabled tools, this discussion promises to be an eye-opener for anyone interested in the future of healthcare and AI.
Podcast Guest
Kate Jackson Hobbs, CFA
Kate Jackson Hobbs, CFA, is a Vice President at T. Rowe Price, where she invests in Healthcare companies. With two decades of investment experience, Kate has established herself as an expert in finance and capital markets across leading mutual funds and hedge funds.
At T. Rowe Price, Kate oversees $33 billion in Healthcare investments, directly manages a $3 billion sleeve in the US Equity Research fund, and serves on the Investment Advisory Committees of equity strategies including US Large-Cap Core Growth Equity, US Large-Cap Equity Income, and Health Sciences Equity Strategies. Prior to joining T. Rowe Price, Kate held investing roles at Wellington, MFS, Citadel, Millennium, and Blackrock.
Kate holds a BA cum laude from Harvard College and an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business. She lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her family.
