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Dermot Burke is an Associate Professor in Surgery and Consultant Colorectal Surgeon at the University of Leeds, affiliated with the School of Medicine and Leeds Teaching Hospitals, where he has served since October 1999. His work bridges clinical practice and academic research in colorectal surgery, nutrition, and medical education.
- MB ChB, University of Manchester, 1986
- FRCS, Royal College of Surgeons England, 1990
- PhD, University of London, 1999
- Intercollegiate FRCS, 1999
His research focuses on surgical infections, surgical interventions, and translational studies from lab to bedside. Key areas include perioperative antibiotic use, laparoscopic vs. open surgery in acute settings, lymphangiogenesis in colorectal cancer, calcium channels in vascular endothelium, and pre-operative fitness testing. He leads clinical trials and national audits, such as the COLOPRO study and CABI audit, with plans for further randomized trials.
Though specific article titles are not listed, his research output includes numerous peer-reviewed publications, over 50 conference presentations, and leadership in NIHR-funded studies. His work demonstrates a strong trend in clinical translational research with direct patient care implications, particularly in infection control and surgical outcomes.
He is actively involved in teaching 2nd, 3rd, and 5th year MB ChB students, serves on course management teams, and has acted as an external examiner at Queen Mary University Hospital and University College London. He has supervised six MD students to completion, three with commendation.
He collaborates with leading researchers at the University of Leeds, including Professor Phil Quirke (Pathology), Professor David Beech (Molecular Physiology), Professor Pam Jones (Angiogenesis), Dr Simon Howell (Anaesthesia), and Dr Andrew Kirby (Microbiology).
His primary affiliations include the Leeds Institute of Medical Research at St James's, the Academic Surgery Colorectal Research Group, and the Healthcare Associated Infection Research Group. He welcomes PhD applicants globally and supports research opportunities in surgery and translational medicine.
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