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meet our committee

Rawen Kader

Victoria Kronsten

Eathar Shakweh

Chair

Why gastro?

The variation of medical pathologies, and mixture of medicine and endoscopy. 


Any sub-specialty interests?

Since becoming a Gastroenterology trainee, I have developed my research interests in the application of artificial intelligence to improve the quality of colonoscopy. 


What is an interesting fact about yourself?
In my sp

Chair

Why gastro?

The variation of medical pathologies, and mixture of medicine and endoscopy. 


Any sub-specialty interests?

Since becoming a Gastroenterology trainee, I have developed my research interests in the application of artificial intelligence to improve the quality of colonoscopy. 


What is an interesting fact about yourself?
In my spare time, I enjoy playing football and some would say, in another life, I would be a professional goalkeeper!

Eathar Shakweh

Victoria Kronsten

Eathar Shakweh

Vice-chair

Why gastro?

I have always loved IBD and academia for which there is so much scope for in gastro - mind the pun!


Any sub-specialty interests?

I have a particular interest in inflammatory bowel disease and its academia and am excited to take on the role of Vice Chair of GLINT. 


What is an interesting fact about yourself?
When my head 

Vice-chair

Why gastro?

I have always loved IBD and academia for which there is so much scope for in gastro - mind the pun!


Any sub-specialty interests?

I have a particular interest in inflammatory bowel disease and its academia and am excited to take on the role of Vice Chair of GLINT. 


What is an interesting fact about yourself?
When my head is not buried in a book I love staying active:  from  weightlifting in the gym to hiking outdoors!


Victoria Kronsten

Victoria Kronsten

Victoria Kronsten

Secretary

Why gastro?

It's a fascinating and diverse specialty, offering a great balance of acute and chronic disease, clinics, procedures and ward work with multiple avenues to pursue from a research perspective!


Any sub-specialty interests?

Liver of course!


What is an interesting fact about yourself?

I love frogs!

Stephanie Poo

Jennifer Murray

Victoria Kronsten

Treasurer & IT Lead

Why gastro?

Maybe fate given my name?! Haha. But seriously I love the variety, diversity and procedural aspect! It's one of the few specialties where you can be a specialist and excellent at GIM at the same time! :)


Any sub-specialty interests?

Still exploring! 


What is an interesting fact about yourself?

I love baking and am an all-round foodie!


Benjamin Zare

Jennifer Murray

Jennifer Murray

Communication Lead

Why gastro?

The cross-section between expanding technology in endoscopy, and rich depths to plumb by way of unanswered research questions has always excited me about our speciality.


Any sub-specialty interests?

Inflammatory bowel disease and the use of newer biologic and small molecule therapies. 


What is an interesting fact

Communication Lead

Why gastro?

The cross-section between expanding technology in endoscopy, and rich depths to plumb by way of unanswered research questions has always excited me about our speciality.


Any sub-specialty interests?

Inflammatory bowel disease and the use of newer biologic and small molecule therapies. 


What is an interesting fact about yourself?

I spend an inordinate amount of time pontificating whilst walking my dog, and insist on taking her with me to as many social occasions as possible.

Jennifer Murray

Jennifer Murray

Jennifer Murray

North Central Representative

Why gastro?

The diversity of the field and the fantastic people that work in it.


Any sub-specialty interests?

IBD


What is an interesting fact about yourself?

I love an ABBA song or two - don't shut me down!

Krishna Shah

Krishna Shah

Krishna Shah

North West Representative

Why gastro?

The speciality is the ideal combination of the management of acute and chronic disease, within a dynamic field that balances clinical and procedural skills to always keep it exciting!


Any sub-specialty interests?

Inflammatory bowel disease, but can't stay away from Liver either!


What is an interesting fact about yourself?

I grew up in Kenya!

Yaa Danso

Krishna Shah

Krishna Shah

South Representative

Why gastro?

The diversity of the field and the fantastic people that work in it.


Any sub-specialty interests?

IBD - recently, a project I was involved in entitled “Decision to Needle” looked at factors causing delay in patients receiving their initial biologic administration.


What is an interesting fact about yourself?

I ha

South Representative

Why gastro?

The diversity of the field and the fantastic people that work in it.


Any sub-specialty interests?

IBD - recently, a project I was involved in entitled “Decision to Needle” looked at factors causing delay in patients receiving their initial biologic administration.


What is an interesting fact about yourself?

I have a keen interest in addressing and tackling health inequalities. On a more personal level, I really enjoy interior design, and always keen to see people’s home projects for inspo and add to an ever growing Pinterest board of rugs, Etsy wardrobe handles and unconventional lampshades!

Our founding committee

Jonathan Segal

Jonathan Segal

Jonathan Segal

Founding Chair

Omer Ahmad

Jonathan Segal

Jonathan Segal

Founding Vice-chair

Jennie Clough

Jonathan Segal

Jennie Clough

Founding Secretary

Robin Dart

Jonathan King

Jonathan King

Founding Treasurer

Jonathan King

Jonathan King

Jonathan King

Founding IT lead

Louise China

Polychronis Pavlidis

Louise China

Misha Kabir

Polychronis Pavlidis

Louise China

Polychronis Pavlidis

Polychronis Pavlidis

Polychronis Pavlidis

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