Shareef Mahdi

Honoured to be awarded the @BHPComms Starter Fellowship, helping me commence my research on oesophageal cancer immunology at the Moss Lab @ImmunologyUoB @unibirm_CMH supported by @EwenGriffiths @uhbtrust #UGIResearch #PhD

Day 1 of Roux Congress is well underway! Already feeling inspired by the fantastic talks this morning, excited for what’s to come!

💫 New review alert on "Obesity management medications for the surgeon" by Harris et al. 🔗 bit.ly/4etZdUU 🔵 This is a valuable comprehensive review that highlights important considerations to have when using GLP1- RAs for the 🏥 surgical management of obesity and during elective surgery. The potential role of GLP-1 RAs for cancer treatment, medication side effects and complications are also discussed ie cholelithiasis, cholecystitis. Don't miss out on this excellent clinical resource❗ 👏 Thank you to authors: Matthew Harris @Shareef_Mahdi Cameron Fairfield Leo Brown @martinswadley Alexander Dimitri Miras @PhilSmithIsBack @OTavabie @dr_aditi_kumar @TrevorTabone @eathar_s @IrenePerezMD @KGananandan @zare_benjamin @medicalreg @dtleiberman @BASLedu @BSGtrainees @ulstergastro #GITwitter #GIX

Be part of shaping the future of Upper GI research! AUGIS ACADEMY – INAUGURAL MEETING 📍 Royal College of Surgeons of England 📅 15 June 2026 The AUGIS Academy brings together the national research effort across OG, pancreatic and liver surgery. This inaugural meeting is where strategy turns into delivery. Why attend • Help define the next generation of multicentre studies • Work directly with national Surgical Specialty Leads • Join a coordinated UK & Ireland research network • Develop your research portfolio and collaborations • Contribute to studies designed for NIHR and major funders What to expect Morning Strategy launch and national research updates Afternoon Focused breakout sessions (OG | Pancreatic | Liver) → Identify new research questions → Build collaborative project teams Who should attend Consultant surgeons Trainees Allied health professionals Anyone with an interest in Upper GI research This is a working meeting, not a passive event. Come ready to contribute! Register today via our site (link in bio). #Research #UpperGI #AUGIS

Roux Congress ‼️ A dynamic programme of expert-led talks covering evidence-based practice, FRCS preparation, updates in biliary disease and trauma Expect real-world insights, and focused sessions to support exam success and clinical decision-making 🔗 augis.org/Events/Event-B…

Expressions of interest for Phase 2 of the Roux elections are now open! Apply to join the committee and help shape the future of surgical training 📅 Deadline: Friday 10th April 2026 📝 150-word EOI to julie@augis.org

“Training, Transformation, Excellence: The Surgeon’s Cycle of Life” 📍 @RSMLondon 📅 16–17 July 2026 Explore careers, innovation, leadership & the future of surgery. Open to all levels. 🔗 rsm.ac.uk/events/surgery…

Six weeks to go until Roux Training Congress 2026 ‼️ Book your study leave and join us on the 5th-6th May in Newcastle 📍 Sign up here: augis.org/Events/Event-B…

Professor Harold Ellis died yesterday aged 100. Fond memories of undergraduate anatomy at @Cambridge_Uni an inspiration and mentor to generations of doctors May he rest in peace

𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐚𝐦 Stress. Busy life. Something you ate? Diagnosed with oesophageal cancer at just 40, Sam had been living with persistent heartburn that he managed with over-the-counter medication. He shares why normalising these symptoms comes with real risks.

🍏 CLINICAL DEBATE: GLP-1 agonist use in Surgery How will they impact bariatric services? Can they be used to optimise patients pre-operatively? What does this mean for the future of metabolic care? Expert insights from the leaders in this field. 🔗: augis.org/Events/Event-B…

🚨 Final Call for Abstracts! 🚨 Don’t miss your chance to share your work. ⏳ Deadline approaching! 🔗 augis.org/Our-Events/Rou…

We're excited to see our very own Professor Shivan Sivakumar leading Europe's first pioneering trial to treat pancreatic cancer right here in Birmingham - news story now available online 👇

📢 Abstract submissions are now OPEN! 📝 Submit your abstract now for the chance to: ✨ Have your work published in BJS Academy 🏆 Compete for BJS prize certificate ⏰ Submission deadline: 16 March 🔗 augis.org/Our-Events/Rou…

Final reminder to apply for Phase 1 of our Roux Exec Comittee elections ‼️

Phase 1 of the Roux exec committee elections are now open for the following positions: -President-elect -Honorary Secretary -Education & Training Lead -Audit & Research Lead 150 word EOIs to be sent to julie@augis.org by midnight Tuesday 3rd March

🧠 Are we training surgeons for jobs that exist? We’re running a national General Surgery Subspecialty Survey to understand career intentions & training exposure. 🩺 UK & Ireland trainees, post-CCT fellows, SAS & LEDs 👉 Have your say: forms.gle/8aQA8WAAzn1ZDn…

Roux Group Training Congress 2026 📆 Save the dates… 📚 Book the leave… 👀 More details to follow shortly…

Already heading to #AUGIS2025? 🩺 Don’t miss out on attending a Roux pre-conference course — practical, high-yield, and trainee-led! 📍8th October 8:30-12:00 Limited spaces 👉 lnkd.in/eEq7-VT3

🩺 Endoscopy is a key part of UGI training, but experiences vary a lot between trainees. This short survey will help us understand what training looks like across the country and how it can be improved. 👉 Please take a couple of minutes to fill it in