We were honored to host Prof. Shervanthi Homer-Vanniasinkam, Consultant Vascular Surgeon at Leeds Vascular Institute, Founding Professor of Surgery at University of Warwick, Professor in Engineering at University College London and Senior Academic & Research Advisor of SLTC , for an inspiring session on campus.
Her talk, “Factors Determining and Influencing Academic Career Progression from a Clinician-Scientist’s Perspective,” highlighted the importance of integrating clinical expertise with academic, industry, and global experience to build a meaningful and impactful career.
Key takeaways included:
✅ The power of collaboration across disciplines
✅ Building a strong professional network
✅ The critical role of mentorship in career growth
Our sincere thanks to Prof. Homer-Vanniasinkam for sharing her expertise and inspiring our academic staff to broaden their horizons.
Organized by the Office of Research & Innovation Services (ORIS), Faculty of Postgraduate Studies & Research.
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