Medical Doctor, Researcher (AI in Medicine, PhD) & Tech Entrepreneur
Ishita Barua is a medical doctor, tech entrepreneur, and award-winning researcher with a PhD in artificial intelligence in medicine. She was a guest researcher at Harvard Medical School and received His Majesty the King of Norway’s Gold Medal in 2024 for her groundbreaking work.
As co-founder and Chief Medical Officer of Livv Health, Ishita is at the forefront of AI-driven healthcare innovation. She has been recognized as one of Norway’s 50 Leading Women in Tech and was featured on Kapital’s "40 Under 40" list of emerging business leaders in 2025.
Ishita is also the author of the bestselling book "Artificial Intelligence Saves Lives" and a regular columnist for E24, Norway’s leading digital business newspaper.
With a rare blend of medical expertise and technological insight, she is shaping the future of healthcare.