Gemma Conn

Gemma Conn is an Honorary Senior Lecturer (2012-2014) and current College Tutor (December 2014–present) at Anglia Ruskin University's School of Medicine within the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Social Care. As a consultant colorectal and general surgeon, she specializes in minimally invasive techniques including laparoscopic and robotic surgery while maintaining a strong commitment to surgical education across undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Her academic credentials include:

• MBChB from Leeds
• MRCS from the Royal College of Surgeons
• PGCE from University College London
• MSc from University College London
• FRCS from the Royal College of Surgeons

Conn's research focuses on clinical applications of minimally invasive surgery in gastrointestinal and colorectal contexts, with growing emphasis on global surgical initiatives in resource-limited settings. Her educational leadership spans module development for minimally invasive surgery programs, faculty training, and national surgical selection panels.

Analysis of her publications reveals a trajectory from foundational surgical techniques (early 2000s) toward cost-effectiveness studies in global health (2016), with consistent themes in surgical education ethics and technological innovation throughout her career.

Her scientific recognition includes:

• Prize at Peninsula mesothelioma and lung cancer meeting (2004)
• Global Surgery poster prize at Association of Surgeons in Training (2016)

Conn has supervised Master's students in minimally invasive surgery and served as site investigator for national audits including the Small Bowel Obstruction and Emergency Laparotomy studies. Her educational roles encompass core surgical training supervision, national selection panels, and ARCP evaluations. While no dedicated laboratory is specified, her work involves collaborative teams across surgical societies and international institutions, particularly through her Zambia-based global surgery initiatives.