Alastair Lamb

Dr. Alastair Lamb is a Senior Clinical Lecturer at the Barts Cancer Institute, Queen Mary University of London, and a Visiting Associate Professor at the University of Oxford. He serves as an Honorary Consultant Urological Surgeon at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust and leads the SPACE Research Group focused on transforming prostate cancer decision-making through spatial molecular techniques and machine learning.

• Affiliations: Barts Cancer Institute (Queen Mary University of London), University of Oxford, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Trust
• Research Themes: Cancer Evolution, Genomics, Spatial Biology, Tumor Microenvironment

His work integrates spatial transcriptomics, clonal dynamics analysis, and machine learning to address critical challenges in prostate cancer diagnostics and treatment selection. He has developed innovative approaches for capturing circulating tumor cells and analyzing tissue heterogeneity to improve clinical outcomes.

Recent publications highlight advancements in spatial multiomics, clonal lethality identification, and integrating imaging with genomic data. These studies demonstrate his focus on scalable solutions for precision oncology.

Scientific Awards:

• Cancer Research UK Advanced Clinician Scientist Fellowship (2025–2029)
• Cancer Research UK Clinician Scientist Fellowship (2017–2024)

Dr. Lamb serves on the editorial boards of BJUI and European Urology, and is a Trustee for the UCare charity. He actively collaborates with international societies including the British Association of Urological Surgeons (BAUS) and American Urological Association (AUA).