Assoc Prof Dr. Justin Collins : Media Ethics
Assoc Prof Dr. Justin Collins , University College London, London, United Kingdom
Assoc Prof Dr. Justin Collins is an esteemed figure in the field of Media Ethics, currently affiliated with University College London in the United Kingdom. His educational journey commenced at Campbell College Belfast, Northern Ireland, followed by undergraduate studies at the University of Bristol Medical School, where he earned his MBChB degree in 1995. Dr. Collins pursued postgraduate qualifications, obtaining FRCS Urology from the Royal College of Surgeons of England in 2008 and an MD from the University of Bristol Medical School between 2001 and 2007.
Distinguished for his research prowess, Dr. Collins conducted a groundbreaking multicenter double-blinded RCT for his MD thesis, comparing irrigation fluids for TURP. The impact of his work is evident in four published papers, with international recognition reflected in the 1st prize for ‘Best International Research Paper’ in 2004. His postgraduate studies included securing NHS Research Funds for a multi-center RCT, showcasing leadership in study design and execution.
Professional Profiles:
Education:
🏫 School: Campbell College Belfast, Northern Ireland,1985-1990,,🎓 Undergraduate: University of Bristol Medical School,1990-1995,Degree: MBChB,,👨⚕️ Postgraduate: Royal College of Surgeons of England,2008,Qualification: FRCS Urology,,🔬 Higher Degrees: University of Bristol Medical School,2001-2007,Degree: MD,,👨⚕️ Specialist Training CCT: Certification awarded August 2009,,🇸🇪 Swedish Surgical Training: Certification of specialist training from Socialstyrelsen,2017,,🤖 Postgraduate Certificate: Oxford Artificial Intelligence Programme ,Certificate awarded October 2019
Research Project :
MD Thesis Research (2001-2007):,Conducted a multicenter double-blinded RCT comparing 5% Glucose and 1.5% Glycine for TURP irrigation fluids. ,Published four papers highlighting the study’s impact on patients, physical properties, and user-friendliness of irrigants. ,Recognized nationally and internationally, winning the 1st prize in ‘Best International Research Paper’ in 2004.,Postgraduate Studies (2001-2007):,Awarded an NHS Research Funds grant for a multi-center RCT, leading to employment of a research nurse and coordination of data collection .,Set up four clinical RCTs during MD, demonstrating leadership in study design, ethics approval, and recruitment. ,Medical Director of ORSI: ,Contributed to European grant submissions, including the successful SARA project, receiving €2 million in funding. ,Collaborated with Simbionix on VR simulation for RARP, developing the first-ever full procedure robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy. ,International Expert Panels and Collaborations: ,Chaired 9 international expert panels in various surgical domains, contributing to standardized robotic training curricula. ,Involved in collaborative European grant submissions, such as ICON and IMEC projects, exploring MedTech advancements. ,Telementoring and Webinar Initiatives: ,Led studies assessing collaborative telementoring (CTM) over national health networks in Sweden. ,Initiated the WRSE24, the world’s largest robotic webinar for live surgery, garnering over 20,000 registrants from 96 countries. ,Secured WEISS funding with UCL to assess the impact of telepresence on surgical trainee progression. ,Expanded UCL’s educational hub to include interactive virtual classrooms, webinars, and online conferences.,,👨⚕️📚🌐 Contributing to Shared Learning: My endeavors aim to standardize curricula, drive adoption of new evidence, and enhance access to expert clinical opinions for all trainees.
Professional Journey:
2. Building a Roadmap for Surveillance of Renal Masses Using a Modified Delphi Method to Help Achieve Consensus
8. An Assessment Tool to Provide Targeted Feedback to Robotic Surgical Trainees: Development and Validation of the End-to-End Assessment of Suturing Expertise (EASE)