The Child Lens

About Us

We work alongside founders, clinicians, investors and partners to bring paediatric innovation into the real world, working across Europe and the UK.

The team

People behind The Child Lens

Two complementary roles covering venture building, impact and investment.

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Pilar Puig

Founder

Building paediatric ventures and driving systemic innovation in children’s health.

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Tanya Humphreys

Associate - Impact & Investment

Brings expertise in impact investing, venture building and partnerships.

The network

Trusted Experts

Experts working across tech transfer, clinical development, regulatory, hospital adoption, and digital technologies to support paediatric innovation.

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Esther Riambau, PhD

Tech Transfer & Company Creation

Tech transfer expert, translating scientific discoveries into venture-ready companies, including in paediatric oncology.

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Jair Barril

Hospital Innovation Adoption - AI Systems

Drives adoption of paediatric technologies and digital health products, and leads AI-driven automation within hospital processes at Boston Children’s Hospital.

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Maria Sanchís, PhD

Hospital Innovation Adoption

Link between solution providers and hospital functional teams, enabling adoption of innovative technologies in clinical environments.

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Mark Sorrentino, MD

VP Pediatric Clinical Development, ICON

Leads ICON’s global pediatric center of excellence, shaping clinical strategy and trial design across paediatric populations.

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Tito Español

AI & Digital Products

Designs and develops digital health products, from early concept to scalable product.