Maria Coats

Maria Coats is an Honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer at the School of Cancer Sciences, affiliated with the University of Glasgow and Glasgow Royal Infirmary. Her clinical and research focus centers on surgical oncology, particularly pancreatic cancer management and gastrointestinal malignancies.

• Academic Rank: Senior Lecturer
• Key Affiliations: University of Glasgow, School of Cancer Sciences, Glasgow Royal Infirmary

Coats’ research explores:

• Surveillance strategies for pancreatic neoplasms
• Preoperative assessment challenges in cancer surgery
• Clinical decision-making for discontinuing surveillance
• Impact of lung nodules on surgical outcomes

Her recent publications (2024) highlight advancements in:

• Understanding intraductal pancreatic mucinous neoplasms
• Optimizing surgical management for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma
• Interdisciplinary approaches to cancer staging