Professor of Urology
Newcastle Hospitals/ Newcastle University, United Kingdom
Professor of Urology, Newcastle University
Consultant Urologist Freeman Hospital
Royal College of Surgeons England Council Member: (Vice Chair Future of Surgery, Cancer surgery and Quality assurance and governance committees). Developing and implementing wider strategy across the UK of improving outcomes and reducing harm in surgical patients through wider use of robotics, data and AI.
Robotic / AI lead Newcastle Health Innovation Partners (Academic Health Science Centre)
Developing a National Health Data Research Hub in Surgery
Co-Director North Future Health Hub: EPSRC funded (£5.0 million) digital health hub.
Director of Robotics Newcastle Hospitals: Developed the biggest robotic programme in the UK. Eight surgical specialities offer robotic surgery in Newcastle. Five robotic systems in clinical use.
Past Chairman Joint surgical colleges fellowship examination: Developed FRCS Urology examination for international urologists in Dubai / Kuala Lumpur
NHS Scotland: Advised on policy for improving surgical outcomes for cancer patients through wider use of robotics.
UK Parliamentary committees, National and International Meetings: Invited to talk and consultation on improving surgical outcomes through use of data and robotics.
Research and Innovation:
Published >200 Research articles, Chief investigators of two current multicentre trials. Secured tens of millions of pounds of research grants in applications of robotics and data/AI to improve access, outcomes and resilience in the delivery of healthcare
SYMP-31: SESSION 2: MANAGEMENT OF LOCALISED PROSTATE CANCER
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
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