Video recording of the Inaugural Lecture

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Join us to celebrate a special milestone for our new professors and hear about their inspiring career journeys. Doors for this event will open on 16.45 (BST), with the lectures to commence at 16.50. A drinks reception will be held at 18.00 immediately after the lecture.

Professor Stephen Archibald

See and treat: the pathway to nuclear medicine innovation

Abstract

Modern nuclear medicine builds on foundations of over 100 years of research. It has been recognised for the powerful outcomes in both medical imaging and treatment but also the inherent challenges in development along with risks that require careful control. Maturity has been reached in the 21st century with the advent of precisely targeted radiopharmaceuticals and the evolution of theragnostics. There is currently an unprecedented expansion in interest for pharmaceutical development and a tipping point reached in clinical scanning technology that will drive future adoption. To effectively deliver these advances to patient care, a cascade of scientific development is required from innovation in radionuclide production, next generation radiopharmaceutical design and regulatory compliant drug manufacture. 

Biography

Steve Archibald is Professor of Molecular Imaging and Head of Department of Imaging Chemistry and Biology in the School of Biomedical Engineering and Imaging Sciences. He established his academic career in radiopharmaceutical chemistry and drug development at the University of Hull and Hull York Medical School. He led on the development of infrastructure for preclinical and clinical nuclear medicine, and embedded translational capabilities. In his research career, he has identified unmet challenges in radiopharmaceutical development, production and clinical application, and addressed them through technology designed for clinical need in a format for rapid adoption.

Professor Stephen Black

Nobody Saw This Coming

Abstract

It is an often asked question – ‘How did you end up as a venous surgeon?’ This question is not straightforward. The journey to where we are and the career I now have in Venous Surgery, and becoming a Professor of Venous Surgery, charts a journey that was unplanned, made much use of serendipity and required many people to make it successful. A truly unexpected and surprising journey!  

Biography

Stephen is Consultant Vascular Surgeon at Guy’s & St Thomas’ Hospital and Professor of Venous Surgery at Kings College, London. He is Site Lead for Surgery at Guy’s & St Thomas’ Hospital and Co-R&D Lead for the Cardiovascular Directorate (Cardiology, Cardio-Thoracic and Vascular Surgery). He was Clinical Lead for Vascular Surgery for 4 years (2019-2023). Stephen's principal clinical interest is the treatment of Venous Disease. He's established a large practice in the treatment of both Acute and Chronic Deep Venous Disease as well as superficial venous disorders and together with a comprehensive multi-disciplinary team of colleagues at Guy's & St Thomas' Hospital is part of one of the largest such services in Europe. He is program director for EVF Hands on Workshops (EVF HOW) and Charing Cross Vascular Symposium Venous Programme.