Dr Harry T Mason on COVID, Neurodegenerative Disease & AI in Healthcare - 360 Life Stories

A scientist analysing COVID and neurodegeneration… who also writes poetry and plays Ultimate frisbee.Dr Harry T Mason’s journey weaves engineering, medical imaging, AI, and public engagement into something far more human than most people imagine science to be.From Oxford engineering to infant ECG research and AI bias in healthcare, Harry shares how curiosity, compassion, and creativity shape his work. We explore long COVID’s link to neurodegenerative diseases, the promise and limits of AI in medicine, and why public trust matters more than ever.In this episode, we explore:The reality behind medical research and data scienceCOVID-19’s long-term implications for brain healthAI bias in healthcare and what it means in practiceWhy diversity and compassion are essential in scienceThe lessons mistakes teach that success never canThis conversation is a reminder that science isn’t a monolith it’s deeply human.