Asif Mukhtar
Founder & Director, PharmBot AI
Asif Mukhtar is a visionary entrepreneur, pharmacist, and healthcare innovator with a strong track record of building and leading transformative projects in the healthcare and technology sectors. As the Founder and Director of PharmBot AI, Asif is at the forefront of revolutionising pharmacy operations through cutting-edge artificial intelligence solutions.
With over a decade of experience in the healthcare industry, Asif has developed a deep understanding of the challenges faced by pharmacies and healthcare providers. His passion for innovation led to the creation of PharmBot AI, a groundbreaking platform designed to enhance medication safety, improve operational efficiency, and support pharmacists in delivering exceptional patient care.
Under Asif’s leadership, PharmBot AI has achieved several milestones, including:
- Developing the Prescription Verification Service, a pre-beta stage tool showcased at the Pharmacy Show 2024.
- Being named a Healthcare Innovator in the HealthInvestor Power List 2024.
- Establishing collaborations with leading healthcare and technology providers to advance AI integration in pharmacy workflows.
Asif’s vision extends beyond pharmacy automation. His ambitious roadmap for PharmBot AI includes solutions for Medication Adherence, innovative tools for pharmacy robotics, and expanding the platform’s impact globally. His ultimate goal is to redefine the role of pharmacists, empowering them with AI tools to focus on patient care and innovation.
A driven leader with a collaborative spirit, Asif is dedicated to building partnerships and delivering scalable, impactful solutions that shape the future of healthcare.
Dr. Aaisha Makkar
AI Specialist Advisor, PharmBot AI
Dr. Aaisha Makkar is a highly accomplished academic and researcher with over a decade of experience in computer science and artificial intelligence. Currently a permanent Lecturer at the University of Derby, UK, Dr. Makkar has an extensive background in cutting-edge research and teaching, having worked with esteemed institutions like Seoul National University of Science and Technology (South Korea) and Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology (India).
An awardee of the UK Global Talent Tier-1 recognition by the Royal Society of Engineering, Dr. Makkar has authored and co-authored more than 40 research papers published in high-ranked international journals and conferences.
Dr. Makkar’s expertise aligns perfectly with PharmBot AI’s mission. She is closely associated with the Data Science theme at the University of Derby, one of the university’s six strategic research areas. With a strong record of industry collaboration, Dr. Makkar has delivered innovative AI solutions to tackle complex challenges in healthcare, including projects with Action Against AMD and Erewash Health Partnership.
Her recent research focuses on leveraging artificial intelligence for medical imaging, a field that promises transformative advancements in healthcare technology.
At PharmBot AI, Dr. Makkar provides strategic guidance and technical expertise to drive the development of advanced AI solutions, helping shape the future of pharmacy innovation.