Professor Kefah Mokbel
Honorary Professor

Summary

Professor Kefah Mokbel is an internationally renowned breast cancer surgeon and researcher with expertise in the multidisciplinary care of breast cancer patients. He currently serves as the Chair of Breast Cancer Surgery and the Multidisciplinary Breast Cancer Program at the London Breast Institute, part of HCA Healthcare UK. Professor Kefah Mokbel was appointed as an honorary professor of breast cancer surgery within The Brunel Institute of Cancer Genetics and Pharmacogenomics (Brunel University London) in 2012 and is currently an honorary professor in The Centre for Genomic Engineering and Maintenance within The College of Health, Medical and Life Sciences (Brunel University London). His academic collaboration with Brunel University spans 3 decades and extends back to 1994. Additionally, he is the founder and president of the UK cancer charity, Breast Cancer Hope. Professor Mokbel's research centers on molecular biology of breast cancer with potential translational clinical implications and clinical breast cancer management with a focus on a risk-adapted treatment optimisation. He has an extensive publication record, with over 400 authored or coauthored papers, an H-index (Google Scholar) of 59, and an I10-index of 209 on Google Scholar. He has also authored 14 textbooks designed for medical students and postgraduate doctors. His current academic focus is on translating clinical trial advancements into everyday surgical practice. Furthermore, he serves on the editorial boards of various international medical journals and has conducted peer reviews for esteemed publications like The Lancet.

Qualifications

MBBS (University of London) 1990

FRCS (England) 1994

FRCS Gen-Surg (Intecollegiate) 1999

Master of Surgery (Imperial College) 2000

Responsibility

Chair of Breast Cancer Surgery at The London Breast Institute & The Princess Grace Hospital 

President of Breast Cancer Hope Charity