Patrick Wallis has worked on the history of early modern medicine since his doctorate on the Society of Apothecaries in the 17th century.

Dr Jeremy Howick has conducted ground-breaking philosophical and empirical studies in this area.

Judson Chesterman is not a name familiar to many when ir come tot he early development of cardiac surgery. He developed the first mitral valve replacement in the world.

Mike Jay is an author and curator who has written widely on scientific and medical history.