Justinas Šlikas, PhD
Dr. Justinas Šlikas is a seasoned scientist combining knowledge across the fields of biochemistry, health, and science innovation. With more than 10 years of experience spanning fundamental research, technology development, and scientific consulting, he combines his technical know-how and scientific understanding to find technology gaps in the healthcare innovation field. Working to bridge the gap between complex scientific research and practical, actionable advice, Dr. Šlikas has become a trusted voice of innovation in applied biological and health sciences.
Education:
Dr. Šlikas has obtained a Master’s degree in Chemical Biology from the University of Warwick and also has a PhD in Chemistry obtained from Edinburgh University.
Expertise and professional focus:
Dr. Šlikas specializes in health technology innovation. The majority of his work focuses on finding unexplored connections between different technologies, as well as critically evaluating transformative ideas.
Career achievements:
During his career, Dr. Justinas Šlikas has published several peer-reviewed articles in scientific journals and has developed new technologies resulting in several patents. He has consulted a variety of startups on technical feasibility and technology potential.
Philosophy:
In his work, Dr. Šlikas insists on an evidence-based approach when evaluating any topic or technology. He always questions established and emerging trends and is not afraid to voice his objections to claims and deductions derived from weak, unverified evidence.
Personal interests:
When he’s not working, Dr. Justinas Šlikas enjoys cooking, active sports, and camping.
Stance on current health issues:
When asked what he thinks is the most pressing current health issue, Dr. Šlikas says: "I consider the deteriorating mental health to be among the most pressing public health issues." He also says: "I think that COVID-related isolation has set off a downward spiral for the general public that manifests itself in ruined sleeping patterns, unhealthy eating habits, and constant unaddressed vitamin deficiencies, among others."
Education:
Dr. Šlikas has obtained a Master’s degree in Chemical Biology from the University of Warwick and also has a PhD in Chemistry obtained from Edinburgh University.
Expertise and professional focus:
Dr. Šlikas specializes in health technology innovation. The majority of his work focuses on finding unexplored connections between different technologies, as well as critically evaluating transformative ideas.
Career achievements:
During his career, Dr. Justinas Šlikas has published several peer-reviewed articles in scientific journals and has developed new technologies resulting in several patents. He has consulted a variety of startups on technical feasibility and technology potential.
Philosophy:
In his work, Dr. Šlikas insists on an evidence-based approach when evaluating any topic or technology. He always questions established and emerging trends and is not afraid to voice his objections to claims and deductions derived from weak, unverified evidence.
Personal interests:
When he’s not working, Dr. Justinas Šlikas enjoys cooking, active sports, and camping.
Stance on current health issues:
When asked what he thinks is the most pressing current health issue, Dr. Šlikas says: "I consider the deteriorating mental health to be among the most pressing public health issues." He also says: "I think that COVID-related isolation has set off a downward spiral for the general public that manifests itself in ruined sleeping patterns, unhealthy eating habits, and constant unaddressed vitamin deficiencies, among others."
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