Ali Khurram

Professor Ali Khurram serves as the Dean of the School of Clinical Dentistry and Professor of Pathology at the University of Sheffield, with a concurrent role as Honorary Consultant Pathologist. He holds a BDS, MSc, PhD, and fellowships from the Royal College of Pathologists (FRC Path) and Higher Education Academy (FHEA). Previously, he was Senior Clinical Lecturer (2016–2022) and NIHR Academic Clinical Lecturer (2011–2016) at the same institution.

His research focuses on:

• AI-driven pathology diagnostics for head and neck cancers
• Tumour microenvironment dynamics in cancer metastasis
• Salivary gland tumor pathobiology
• Digital biomarker discovery for prognosis prediction

Supported by Cancer Research UK, NIHR, and international collaborators, his NEOPATH Research Group pioneers translational oncology solutions.

Recent publications demonstrate concentrated work in AI-based classification systems for oral lesions and validation of digital pathology tools. His scholarly output emphasizes clinical applicability in early cancer detection and personalized treatment planning.

Awards/Honors:

• PathSoc Golden Microscope Award (2022)
• Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists
• Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy

Academic Leadership: Trains 9 PhD students, serves as Training Programme Director for Oral Pathology (Yorkshire region), and leads Module ORP611 (Advanced Oral Histopathology). Clinically, he oversees diagnostic services for head and neck cancers and chairs regional multidisciplinary tumor boards.

Affiliations: Trustee for The Swallows Head and Neck Cancer Charity, Deputy Chair of NCRI Salivary Gland Cancer Working Group, and member of Head and Neck Cancer International Group.