Oliver Brown

Oliver Brown is an Honorary Academic Tutor at Peninsula Medical School and a Doctoral Student (D00) affiliated with the University of Plymouth. He is based at Derriford Hospital and holds a Clinical Research Fellow position at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust. He is also a Higher Surgical Trainee in General and Upper GI Surgery within the Severn Deanery, currently out-of-programme for research. His work bridges clinical surgery, academic medicine, and surgical innovation.

• BSc (Hons) Medical Sciences with Surgery and Anaesthesia, Imperial College London (2010)
• MBBS, Imperial College London (2012)
• Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons (MRCS), 2015
• Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS), 2023

Oliver Brown's research focuses on hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery, particularly incidental gallbladder cancer and diagnostic modelling. His MD project is a multi-centre feasibility study integrating quantitative and qualitative methods. He is also engaged in surgical innovation, including the development of a device for diathermy smoke evacuation, and contributes to large-scale collaborative research on surgical outcomes during the COVID-19 pandemic. His expertise spans clinical research, surgical oncology, perioperative care, and health services research.

The analysis of his publications reveals a strong focus on improving surgical safety and outcomes. His work spans from device innovation to global collaborative studies using machine learning for risk prediction. Key themes include gallbladder cancer detection, surgical smoke management, and pandemic-era surgical mortality. These articles demonstrate a commitment to evidence-based surgery, translational research, and trainee-led innovation.

His scientific awards include:

• CBDE Stone Rodeo - First Prize (2023)
• AUGIS Trainee's Competition (2024)
• Free Paper Prize (2024)
• Free Oral Presentation Prize (2024)

Oliver Brown is actively involved in academic mentoring as an Academic Tutor and contributes to national and international surgical research collaborations, including the COVIDSurg Collaborative. While no specific grants are listed, his out-of-programme research placement and multi-centre projects suggest institutional and collaborative funding support. He is a member of key professional bodies including the Royal College of Surgeons of England, ASGBI, AUGIS, and ASiT, reflecting his integration into the UK surgical academic community. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-being) through improvements in surgical care and outcomes.

He is associated with the Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery unit at Derriford Hospital, where his clinical and research activities are based. He collaborates with multidisciplinary teams and national research groups, particularly in surgical oncology and perioperative medicine.