Project Type: Women in Colorectal Surgery nominations

Highly conscientious surgeon with impressive research CV. Altruistically gives students and trainees opportunities to flourish and excel.

A master surgeon and valued mentor who has held almost every leadership position in US colorectal surgery.

A colleague, mentor and role model, and also an excellent clinician.

A phenomenal mentor generous with her time to trainees and juniors.

Instrumental in leading research and improving outcomes for IBD patients regionally and nationally.

A champion clinician and researcher. Set up the peritoneal malignancy and research fellowship programmes at her hospital.

An inspirational bespoke colorectal and trauma consultant surgeon. Delivers excellent teaching.

Impressive role model for women aspiring to leadership roles in surgery. Advocate of collaboration in clinical research.

The ‘Queen of Pelvic Floor’. Developed the Pelvic Floor Service at Wythenshawe Hospital over 15 years to make it a world leading service.

A referent in her field of oncologic surgery. Worked on the transition of GI cancer surgical treatment from open to MIS at her institute.