New epilepsy research reveals brain wiring differences: Children with epilepsy have brains that are wired differently from those without the condition, a new study by our researchers has found. This new epilepsy research paves the way for improved treatment, specifically how different surgery techniques can treat children and young people with epilepsy. A collaborative project, […]
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This month marks seven years since our Foundation was formed to train doctors to save lives in conflict. In celebration, we are delighted to share our annual report for 2021/22. Our Impact Report 2022 also highlights where we’ve been in the world, the stories of the doctors we’ve trained, and our recent work in response […]
Female surgeons still endure toxic culture of abuse and discrimination at work: Female surgeons are still enduring widespread discrimination by male colleagues while they work, including abuse and even humiliation, according to a new study of over 300 surgeons across Europe. 72% of female surgeons surveyed have suffered or witnessed gender abuse Over half have […]
An experienced team of trainers have just returned from delivering two HEST courses in Dnipro and Kharkiv. Here, consultant neurosurgeon and faculty member Pete Mathew shares his experience of teaching frontline doctors in Ukraine and what makes a course successful. After David volunteered in Ukraine in April, it became clear there was an urgent need to […]
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A legacy in Ethiopia: We were delighted to meet and train Dr Esayas Mustefa from Ethiopia. The only general surgeon in a 130km radius, Dr Mustefa shares how important our course is to him and who his new skills will help. Dr Esayas Mustefa’s story from David Nott Foundation on Vimeo. […]
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Mosul to Manchester: The David Nott Foundation‘s war surgery training in practice: Dr Moez Zeiton is one of our surgical trainers. As a humanitarian surgeon, Moez has witnessed the realities of war, but never expected to see similar horrors on British ground. Here, Moez shares his journey to joining our teaching faculty and how he’s […]
60% of osteoarthritis sufferers see improvement: First of a kind study evidences effectiveness of MFAT on pain and improved joint function 2 years after treatment. In a significant discovery for the management of osteoarthritis, a team of surgeons led by experts in London has found that 60% hip osteoarthritis patients experienced an improvement in pain […]
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Training healthcare workers in Ukraine: In response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, our Co-Founder David Nott rapidly condensed his 30 years of frontline experience into a 12-hour surgical online course for healthcare professionals in need. Over 570 attendees joined us, learning innovative skills that will help them save lives as the devastation continues to […]
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Dr Rebekka Troller, Colorectal Robotic Fellow and Emergency and General Surgery Consultant at Medway Hospital NHS, is one of our talented trainers. Here Dr Troller shares her journey into humanitarian work and her transition from student to teacher. From student to teacher I first met David at St Mary’s Hospital in 2019. I was the […]
14 doctors trained on our latest STAE course: This month, we were honoured to train 14 doctors from Afghanistan, Syria, Palestine and Ethiopia on our latest Surgical Training for Austere Environments (STAE) course. Over five days, the group participated in bespoke surgical workshops, specifically designed for treating traumatic – and often unique – injuries caused […]