HPB and Robotic Surgeon, Hunterian Professor, Research interest: early diagnosis pancreatic cancer, metabolic syndrome and liver cancer

Southampton, England
Joined July 2010
🔔Thrilled to announce that Prof JN Primrose is being awarded the 🏆2026 BASO Plenary Award, honouring his exceptional leadership, innovation, and lasting impact in surgical oncology. Join us in celebrating this outstanding achievement at #BASO2026. For more information, visit: baso.org.uk/conference/2026_…
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👋Calling all consultant surgeons in cancer-related specialties 🔬 The @BASO~ACS International Fellowship offers up to £5,000 to train at leading international surgical oncology centres and bring new techniques back to UK clinical practice. ⏰ Deadline: 20 August 2026 #SurgicalOncology #CancerSurgery #BASO #MedicalFellowship
🚨 Applications Open: BASO International Fellowship (for Consultants) 💷 Award up to £5,000 📅 Submission deadline: 20 August 2026 This fellowship supports consultant surgeons in cancer-related specialties to undertake overseas training and gain exposure to innovative surgical oncology techniques and practices. ✅ Learn from international surgical oncology centres ✅ Translate new techniques into UK clinical care ✅ Improve outcomes for cancer patients in the UK ✅ Develop leadership in surgical oncology Who can apply? • Full (Consultant) BASO members • Newly appointed or established consultant surgeons • Cancer-related surgical specialties • BASO Overseas members are also welcome #SurgicalOncology #CancerSurgery #MedicalFellowship #BASO #GlobalSurgery
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@BASO_ACS Annual Meeting 2026 🧬🩺From scalpel to software, discover the evolution shaping the future of cancer surgery and oncology. 📅 5–6 October • London 🎤 State‑of‑the‑Art Lecture | 🏆 Awards | 🎗 Rare Cancer Bill | 📊 Precision & Data‑Driven Care Open to all in cancer care and research | and much more. 👉VISIT: BASO.org.uk #BASO2026 #CancerSurgery #OncologyInnovation A must‑attend event for surgeons, oncologists, trainees, researchers, trainees medical students, and AHPs. @asgbi, @ASGBI_MA, @ASiTofficial, @ABSGBI, @ACPGBI, @Augishealth, @AUGISt_UK, @BASOtrainee, @BAOMSOfficial, @BAHNOOfficial, @BGCS_org, @bbugssuk, @BAPRASvoice, @BAUSurology, @The_SBNS, @SCTSUK, @ejsotweets
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We have awarded more than £8 million to 6 pioneering projects designed to reduce NHS waiting lists and speed up access to care. The 6 projects are testing a range of AI and digital innovations - including using AI to speed up analysis of head CT scans and chest X-rays - to hasten diagnosis, improve patient care, and make services more accessible and efficient. 👉 Read more: nihr.ac.uk/news/nihr-funds-6…
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📢We're excited to share the #SpecialIssue "#Surgical Oncology for #Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Cancer: 2nd Edition" edited by Dr. Zaed Z. R. Hamady @zaedHamady, now open for submissions! 👏 🗓️Submission Deadline: 31 December 2026 📌Find more details here: mdpi.com/journal/cancers/spe…
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🚨 Exciting Leadership Opportunity Alert! 📷 Are you a visionary leader in surgical oncology ready to make a global impact? The European Journal of Surgical Oncology @ejsotweets , the official journal of the British Association of Surgical Oncology @BASO_ACS and the European Society of Surgical Oncology @ESSOnews , is seeking a passionate Editor-in-Chief lead the journal in today’s highly competitive and ever-evolving world of surgical oncology research. 📷 Who You Are: • A surgical oncology leader with an impressive publication record • Experienced in managing editorial teams and processes • Committed to integrity, innovation, and advancing the field • Connected with ESSO and/or BASO (highly desirable) Why wait to shape the future of surgical oncology research? Join us at EJSO and amplify your impact on the global academic stage! 📷 Deadline to apply: 16th January 2026 📷#LeadershipOpportunity #SurgicalOncology #AcademicPublishing #EJSO #ESSO #BASO #JoinOurTeam
🚨 Exciting Leadership Opportunity Alert! 🚨 Are you a visionary leader in surgical oncology ready to make a global impact? The European Journal of Surgical Oncology @ejsotweets, the official journal of the British Association of Surgical Oncology @BASO_ACS and the European Society of Surgical Oncology @ESSOnews, is seeking a passionate Editor-in-Chief lead the journal in today’s highly competitive and ever-evolving world of surgical oncology research. 🔍 What You’ll Do: • Lead the editorial vision and maintain the highest standards of scientific excellence • Oversee manuscript selection, peer review, and ethical publishing practices • Collaborate with ESSO, BASO, and Elsevier to grow the journal’s influence • Champion cutting-edge research that shapes cancer surgery worldwide 🎯 Who You Are: • A surgical oncology leader with an impressive publication record • Experienced in managing editorial teams and processes • Committed to integrity, innovation, and advancing the field • Connected with ESSO and/or BASO (highly desirable) Why wait to shape the future of surgical oncology research? Join us at EJSO and amplify your impact on the global academic stage! 📅 Deadline to apply: 14th January 2026 📧Send your CV & vision letter to Dawn Aggett, Publisher at Elsevier: [email protected] #LeadershipOpportunity #SurgicalOncology #AcademicPublishing #EJSO #ESSO #BASO #JoinOurTeam
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🧬 Newly identified genetic patterns could help people at risk of pancreatic cancer get treatment sooner. The study was led by Professor William Tapper and Dr Zaed Hamady (@zaedHamady) at @UoS_Medicine and @UHSFT. It was funded by @PLANETSCHARITY 👇 research.uhs.nhs.uk/news/new…
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What is the remedy?. BAME in leadership position. Out of 42% NHS staff, we need to mirror this figure in the leadership positions Foreign medics shunning NHS because of anti-migrant rhetoric, says top doctor theguardian.com/society/2025…
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📈 Among 18,838 adults with first laboratory evidence of diabetes, 1 in 200 was diagnosed with #PancreaticCancer within 3 years. About 70% of cancers were diagnosed >4 months after diabetes was identified. 🔗 ow.ly/UM4U50XLLz3
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#EarlyDiagnosis is vital to improve #cancer outcomes. Day 9 of our SCTU #AdventCalendar focuses on the SAFE-D study which aims to improve the #EarlyDetection of #PancreaticCancer. Find out more bit.ly/44bgkoS @ClearNoteHealth @zaedHamady @VictoriaMGoss @UHSFTresearch
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Aiming to improve the #EarlyDiagnosis of #PancreaticCancer. Our SAFE-D study has now recruited over 400 participants. Well done to all the #ClinicalTrial and #research teams involved 👏 Find out more - safe-d.uk/
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#EarlyDiagnosis of #PancreaticCancer could help save more lives. The SAFE-D study is recruiting people with newly diagnosed type 2 #diabetes, a known risk factor for the disease - bit.ly/44bgkoS #PancreaticCancerAwarenessMonth #PurpleForPancreaticCancer #MostProudOf
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#WorldPancreaticCancerDay. We know that #EarlyDetection can help to save lives. Our #EarlyDiagnosis team is running the SAFE-D trial of a new blood test which aims to pick up the earliest signs of #PancreaticCancer. Find out more - bit.ly/44bgkoS
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Great article: Multicancer early detection in a cohort of patients with confirmed and suspected cancer by measuring plasma amino acid cross sections with the Enlighten test: MODERNISED protocol. qxmd.com/r/41248417 #ReadByQxMD
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November is #PancreaticCancerAwarenessMonth. #PancreaticCancer is often diagnosed late, when treatment options are limited. Our SAFE-D trial is evaluating a blood test to try and spot the very earliest signs of the #cancer developing. #PurpleForPancreaticCancer #MostProudOf
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Turning purple for #PancreaticCancerAwarenessMonth and highlighting the need for #research into #EarlyDetection. Our #EarlyDiagnosis team is running the SAFE-D study, evaluating a new test to spot the early signs of #PancreaticCancer. Find out more - safe-d.uk/
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