Newcastle University Lecturer Honored with National Award for Surgical Innovation

Newcastle University Lecturer Honored with National Award for Surgical Innovation

(IN BRIEF) Dr. Kenneth Rankin, an honorary senior lecturer at Newcastle University, was bestowed with the prestigious Researcher of the Year award at The Bone Idols 2024 ceremony for his outstanding contributions to surgical oncology. Recognized for his remarkable innovation in improving surgical techniques for bone cancer patients, Dr. Rankin’s dedication and leadership have garnered widespread acclaim within the medical community. His pivotal research, supported by generous donations from bone sarcoma patients, underscores a commitment to advancing treatment modalities and enhancing patient outcomes. Hosted by the Bone Cancer Research Trust, the awards ceremony celebrated individuals who demonstrate exceptional dedication to improving the lives of bone cancer patients, reaffirming Dr. Rankin’s pivotal role in the fight against primary bone cancer.

(PRESS RELEASE) NEWCASTLE, 17-Feb-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — The Newcastle University lecturer was presented with a national award for his innovation in surgery during an awards ceremony in Leeds.

Dr Kenneth Rankin has been lauded for his ‘exceptional innovation’ in the field of surgical oncology after being announced as Researcher of the Year.

The honorary senior lecturer at Newcastle University collected his award at The Bone Idols 2024 awards ceremony.

Dr Kenneth Rankin, Consultant Orthopaedic Oncologist and Honorary Senior Lecturer, at Newcastle University, said: “I am delighted to have won this award.

It would not have been possible without many of our bone sarcoma patients, who generously donated samples for research.

“I would also like to thank my colleagues in Newcastle who are protective of the time I have needed to carry out research at this level.”

‘Truly exceptional’
The Bone Idols Awards were set up by the Bone Cancer Research Trust in 2021 to celebrate those who show exceptional dedication to improving the lives of bone cancer patients.

Dr Zoe Davison, Head of Research, Information and Support at the Bone Cancer Research Trust, added: “It is an honour to provide Dr Rankin with this well-deserved Researcher of the Year Award.

“Kenny is making huge strides in the improvement of surgical techniques, which we hope will have a positive and lasting impact on the way we treat bone cancer patients in the future.

“His work in establishing a surgical consortium of international experts is truly exceptional.”

The Cancer Research Trust was established in 2006 and is now the leading charity dedicated to fighting primary bone cancer, with around 145 people being diagnosed with osteosarcoma each year, the most common type of bone cancer in children and young people.

To honour the weekend of World Cancer Day, the winners were announced at an awards presentation evening on Saturday 3rd February 2024 at the Queens Hotel, Leeds.

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