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OUR STORY

The Teesside Urology Research Alliance (TURA) began with a simple vision, to create a collaborative space where clinicians, trainees, and researchers could come together to advance urological care through high-quality research.

 

Rooted in the values of Collaboration, Advancement, Research, and Education (CARE), these principles continue to shape and steer the team’s direction.

 

What began as a small initiative has grown into a supportive group focused on producing practical clinical projects, clear presentations, and useful evidence to inform everyday urological care. The team continues to work together in a straightforward, collaborative way, creating opportunities for learning and contributing steadily to the local medical community.

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MEET THE TEAM

Dedication | Expertise | Passion

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MEHWASH NADEEM

Consultant Urologist &

Complex UTI Lead at

James Cook University Hospital

Interest: Male & female incontinence;

Lower urinary tract reconstruction;

UTIs & Chronic painful bladder conditions.

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AHMED SAMIR GHONAIMY

Consultant Urologist

James Cook University Hospital

Interest: Functional neuro-urology and reconstructive urology.

George / Hira
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GEORGE HANNA

Fellow in Functional,

Reconstructive & Neuro-Urology

James Cook University Hospital

Interest: Research in functional urology.

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HIRA BAKHTIAR KHAN

Clinical Research Fellow in Urology

James Cook University Hospital

Interest: Female urology and urological oncology.

Kavin / Sindhu
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KAVIN RAJ C T

Digital / Content Lead

Research Contributor

Interest: Long-term career interest in urology with ongoing portfolio development aligned to Core Surgical Training.

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SINDHU SANKARAN

ST3 Urology Trainee

James Cook University Hospital

Interest: Reconstructive and functional urology, recurrent UTIs, and pelvic oncology.

Febe / Pragnitha
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FEBE ELSAYGHE

Medical Student

Newcastle University

Interest: Urology Research

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PRAGNITHA CHITTETI

Urology Speciality Trainee

North East of England

Interest: Female functional urology and uro-oncology.

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DHRUV SATYA SAHNI

Clinical Research Fellow

ST5 Urology

West of Scotland

Interest: Renal transplant / Uro-Oncology

Reconstructive and transplant urology.

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