Professor Asif Ahmed, a world-renowned scientist, was working in world-leading institutions when he decided to build the most socially inclusive medical school from scratch in a socially deprived area of Birmingham.  He earned respect and admiration from a wide sector of society for giving opportunities to students regardless of their background or nationalities. The innovation and widening participation he spearheaded is now spreading to other institutions. His new venture has since brought in a whole new sector of entrepreneurial science.

Asif’s story is inspiration to all generations. Overcoming the disadvantage of being deaf in one ear, being severely dyslexic and having ADHD that has persisted into adulthood, Asif’s drive, resilience and sense of duty has turned these disadvantages into great successes to benefit society and students.

His “groundbreaking research discoveries” that are set to transform maternal health, combined with his dogged determination to make things happen through disruptive innovation, and his authenticity has made Asif a sought-after speaker as well as a strategic advisor to visionary leaders. His impartiality and integrity is visible. He was selected as one of only 35 International Observers for the Maldives Presidential Election as part of Europe’s representative.by the Election Commission.

Over the past decade, Professor Ahmed has spoken at some of the most prestigious scientific and social events around the world. As an outstanding motivational speaker in the world of science, Asif has given talks as a keynote on a variety of topics in science and society.