Our History

In 2021, several researchers were awarded prestigious fellowships supported by Freemasons’ organizations. Mr. Andreas Fontalis focused on robotic arm-assisted hip replacement outcomes, while Mr. Manish George worked on AI-based risk stratification of thyroid nodules. Ms. Clare Hammer researched biomarkers in colorectal cancer, and Mr. Chun Sui Kwok explored hypoxia inhibitors in neuroblastoma models. Ms. Chloe Swords studied how cochlear geometry affects cochlear implant performance.

In 2020, several researchers made important strides in medical science through Freemasons-supported fellowships. Mr. Samuel Chan studied liquid biopsy in thyroid cancer, while Ms. Klaire Exarchou focused on characterizing preneoplastic gastroids’ response to gastrin. Ms. Hannah Javanmard-Emamghissi addressed frailty in emergency surgical patients, and Mr. Daniel Liu investigated novel extracellular microRNAs as biomarkers in pancreaticobiliary cancers.

In 2019, key research included Ms. Francisca Ferreira’s work on optimizing deep brain stimulation targets for movement disorders and Mr. Hasan Mohammad’s evaluation of knee replacement fixation. Ms. Alexis Sudlow studied medical therapy post-bariatric surgery for Type 2 diabetes, and Mr. Robert Tyler explored improving neoadjuvant therapy in retroperitoneal liposarcoma.

Research in 2018 featured Mr. Donald Davidson’s work on bacterial biofilm in peri-prosthetic joint infections and Ms. Sally Hallam’s molecular classifier for peritoneal malignancy. Mr. Joseph Norris investigated MRI-guided prostate biopsy strategies, while Ms. Catherine Zabkiewicz studied gremlin in HER2-positive breast cancers.

In 2017, notable work included Mr. Ian Jones’s research on glioblastoma stem cells for developing combination therapies and Ms. Meera Joshi’s contributions to surgical decision-making. Other fellows, like Mr. Olamide Rominiyi, advanced therapies for glioblastoma.

In 2016, Ms. Jennifer Kingston researched combining Coxsackievirus A21 with radiotherapy to treat metastatic colorectal cancer, while Mr. Mustafa Rashid identified biomarkers for predicting rotator cuff repair healing. Ms. Naomi Wright’s study focused on pediatric surgery in Africa.

Research highlights from 2015 include Miss Vanessa Brown’s work on nitrate supplementation for postoperative recovery in colorectal cancer and Mr. Mohammed Chowdhury’s imaging studies on restenosis rates post-angioplasty. Dr. Peter Szatmary studied neutrophil extracellular traps in acute pancreatitis.

In 2014, Mr. Nicholas Eastley explored telomere characteristics in soft tissue sarcomas, while Mr. Sumit Nandi focused on treating pancreatic cancer with SPION-loaded nanoparticles. These fellowships pushed boundaries in cancer treatment and genetic research.

2013 saw Miss Liza Osagie enhance implant integration with parathyroid hormone research, while Mr. Karl Pang evaluated small RNA in prostate cancer diagnostics. These studies contributed to advancements in cancer treatment and implant technologies.

In 2012, Mr. Ryan Baron investigated Aurora family kinases in cancer, and Dr. Mekhola Mallik researched regulatory B cells in transplantation. Ms. Hayley Moore’s study focused on deep venous haemodynamics and vein valve implant development.

2011 saw Mr. Laurence Almond advance endoscopic Raman spectroscopy for early diagnosis of Barrett’s neoplasia, while Miss Ming He researched tissue engineering for kidney repair. Mr. Angelos Kolias examined traumatic brain injury and the role of veins in recovery.

In 2010, Mr. William Dawes studied neural stem cells as therapeutic targets in brain hemorrhages, and Mr. Timothy Jones developed MRI-DTI algorithms for tumor diagnosis and delineation. These fellowships contributed to improving diagnostic techniques in medical imaging.

2009 research highlights include Miss Jessica Evans’s work on optimal surgery timing after radiotherapy and Mr. Satoshi Hori’s investigation into growth factor signaling in prostate cancer. Mr. Timothy Pencavel explored oncolytic virotherapy in melanoma.

In 2008, Mr. Matthew Gardiner studied cartilage protection in osteoarthritis, while Mr. Paul Nankivell worked on managing oral dysplasia. Mr. Nishith Patel targeted endothelial dysfunction to improve post-cardiopulmonary bypass renal outcomes.

2007 fellowships supported Mr. Stephen Goode’s validation of fMRI as a clinical tool for carotid artery disease and Mr. Adnan Sheikh’s research on pancreatic cancer cell interactions. Mr. Matthew Tait explored spinal cord injury water channels.

In 2006, Mr. Vaibhav Agrawal worked on gene therapy delivery via microvascular flaps, while Miss Rosamond Jacklin investigated surgical decision-making. Mr. Nicholas Smith studied local innate immunity in urinary tract infections.

2005 saw Mr. Joseph Dawson explore the effects of lipid-lowering on inflammation in aortic aneurysms, while Mr. Ben Horner advanced transplantation techniques in reconstruction. Mr. Christian Macutkiewicz studied intestinal bacteria’s role in disease.

In 2004, Miss Caroline Harrison researched tissue-engineered skin for skin graft contraction, and Mr. Reza Motallebzadeh studied neurocognitive outcomes in cardiac surgery. Mr. Richard Shaw worked on genetic analysis of plasma DNA in oral carcinoma.

2003 research highlights include Miss Susannah Shore’s investigation into autoantibodies in pancreatic cancer and Mr. Jonathan Trickett’s study of chromosomal deletions in colonic tumors. Mr. Stuart Winter researched hypoxia responses in head and neck carcinoma.

In 2002, Mr. Gary Atkin researched angiogenesis and hypoxia in rectal cancer, while Miss Caroline Moore focused on photodynamic therapy for prostate cancer. Mr. Andrew Weale studied intestinal transplant models.

2001 saw Mr. Robin Garrett-Cox explore therapeutic strategies for neonatal liver dysfunction, while Mr. Sion Glyn-Jones conducted trials on cross-linked polyethylene in joint replacements. Mr. Ganesh Kuhan applied mathematical modeling to carotid surgery.

In 2000, Mr. James Moore studied sensory nerve involvement in bladder instability, while Miss Emma Sidebotham researched intestinal nervous system development. Mr. Luke Condon investigated genes with prognostic value in head and neck cancers.

In 1999, Mr. Philip Cowburn researched pallidotomy for Parkinson’s Disease, while Mr. Robert Fisher explored flow mechanics in bypass grafts. Mr. Arthur Stephen studied osteoporosis in sheep farmers exposed to insecticides.

In 1998, Mr. Thomas Carrell investigated proteases in abdominal aortic aneurysms, and Dr. Simon Grange developed a virtual worlds shoulder arthroscopy simulator. These studies advanced understanding in aortic aneurysms and surgical simulation technologies.

In 1997, Mr. Peter Hutchinson applied microdialysis for multimodality monitoring in neurointensive care, while Mr. Thomas Carrell studied proteases in abdominal aortic aneurysms. Dr. Simon Grange focused on a shoulder arthroscopy simulator, enhancing both monitoring techniques and surgical training.