GSU Faculty - Community Engagement & Involvement

Improving surgical care for patients is the fundamental aim of our research. Our CEI faculty ensure are at the heart of our projects, from planning to disseminating results. The CEI faculty working with researchers to engage with patients at every stage of a surgical research project from conception and design to publication.

CEI Faculty Chair

Ismail is Professor of Surgery at the University of Abomey-Calavi and Director of the NIHR GSU Benin Hub. He is a specialist in laparoscopic surgery and a key opinion leader in surgery, particularly in French-speaking West African countries. His research focuses on the delivery of multi-centre clinical trials, and his clinical practice is strongly orientated towards improving the effectiveness of surgical teaching and training.
Professor Ismail Lawani, Chair of Community Engagement & Involvement

CEI Faculty Members

 Mr Michael Bahrami-Hessari

University of Birmingham,  UK
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