Colin Bicknell

Colin Bicknell is Professor of Vascular Surgery in the Department of Surgery & Cancer at the Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College London, and serves as Head of Specialty for Vascular Surgery at the Imperial Vascular Unit. His institutional affiliations include the Centre for Health Policy, Institute of Global Health Innovation, Vascular Science Network, and Wound Healing and Regeneration Network.

Education:

• Bachelor of Medicine, University of Southampton
• Doctor of Medicine, Imperial College London

His research focuses on reducing surgical errors in vascular procedures through the Landscape of Error in Aortic Procedures (LEAP) study, pioneering robotic endovascular catheter applications including the world's first human vascular robotics trials. Current investigations span diabetic eye screening (IDEAS trial), aneurysm growth management (AADRVARK), EVAR long-term outcomes, and novel graft technologies (BSET CLEVAR).

Scientific Awards:

• No specific awards documented in source material

As Course Director for the Imperial Health Policy MSc and contributor to NHS National Leadership Council development, he bridges clinical practice with health policy. His trial leadership demonstrates sustained grant funding across vascular innovation domains.

He co-chairs the Aortic Special Interest Research Group within the Vascular Society of Great Britain and Ireland and leads the team training program initiated from LEAP study findings.