Victor Roy

Victor Roy is a Researcher at the Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose (IIPP) at University College London (UCL) and a medical resident at Boston Medical Center and Codman Square Health Center. As a physician and social scientist, he focuses on biomedical innovation and health delivery for vulnerable populations.

Education:

• Doctorate in Sociology, University of Cambridge (Gates Cambridge Scholar)
• MD, Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine (Paul and Daisy Soros New American Fellow)

His research examines the political economy of biomedical innovation, financialisation of drug development, and mission-oriented strategies to improve treatment accessibility. Key areas include hepatitis C, multi-drug resistant tuberculosis, and organizational experiments that center public health and human rights in innovation frameworks.

Scientific Awards:

• Gates Cambridge Scholar
• Paul and Daisy Soros New American Fellow

Victor co-founded GlobeMed, a student-led network at over 50 universities partnering with communities globally to combat health disparities linked to poverty. At IIPP, he leads initiatives to align health innovation with public missions, ensuring equitable therapeutic access for patients and health systems.