Azzam Taktak

Professor Azzam Taktak is a Consultant Clinical Scientist at the Royal Liverpool University Hospital and an Honorary Professor at the University of Liverpool. He has served as Vice President of Engineering and Director of the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM), and currently chairs the Engineering Course Accreditation Sub-Panel at IPEM. He also acts as a lead assessor at the National School for Healthcare Scientists.

His research focuses on mathematical and statistical modeling, artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning applications in medicine, particularly for uveal melanoma prognosis. He has published over 75 peer-reviewed articles and edited two books. His work includes developing the Liverpool Uveal Melanoma Prognosticator Online (LUMPO), predictive models for choroidal melanoma mortality, and studies on radiotherapy impacts on genetic profiling.

Key research trends include:

• AI-driven prognostic tools for cancer stratification
• Computational modeling of metastasis and survival rates
• Integration of machine learning into clinical decision-making
• Health economics of long-term screening programs
• Genomic analysis of uveal melanoma
• Risk stratification methodologies

While no explicit awards are listed, his leadership roles in IPEM and National School for Healthcare Scientists highlight his professional influence. Grants from Cancer Research UK, the Royal Academy of Engineering, and the European Commission support his work in computational intelligence and biopattern analysis.

Teaching activities include modules on Clinical Software Design, Medical Statistics, Physiological Measurement, and NHS Professional Practice, indicating expertise in medical informatics and clinical training.