Harmon Clarke
Harmon Arthur Clarke Jr. is a passionate advocate for digital health innovation, patient centered care, and technology driven solutions for chronic disease management. Having lived with Crohn’s disease since the age of 16, Harmon has undergone over 30 major surgeries, including two colectomies one at 18 and another at 35. He has since navigated life with an ostomy bag, gaining firsthand experience of the challenges faced by patients with complex medical conditions. He also holds the record at Cedars-Sinai for spending the most days in the hospital in a single year over 200 days, a testament to his resilience and deep understanding of the patient experience.
Currently pursuing a master’s degree, Harmon focuses on the intersection of wearable technology, heart rate variability (HRV), and predictive analytics for chronic disease monitoring. His work explores how non-invasive digital tools, such as the Oura Ring and smartwatches, can enhance early detection and intervention for Crohn’s flare-ups, reducing hospitalizations and improving quality of life.
At VMed, Harmon is honored to host the Patients’ Panel, where he will lead discussions on the role of virtual reality (VR), wearable tech, and patient-driven innovations in shaping the future of healthcare. His personal experience with an ostomy bag, chronic illness, and extensive hospital stays fuels his mission to empower patients, clinicians, and researchers to embrace technology for more proactive, dignified, and personalized care.