Dr Savita Shanbhag

Health and Care Research Wales Faculty award:

Award: Emerging Researcher Scheme (2024 - 2026)

Research interests: Develop impactful research projects in primary care, that make a real difference by leading to early diagnosis, improved outcomes and better patient experience.

Biography

Savita Shanbhag works as GP Cancer Lead in Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB). Her role includes promoting early diagnosis in patients with cancer and improving communication between Primary and Secondary Care, at health board and national level. Savita has experience in leading and managing research and innovation projects in HDUHB that involve changes to cancer pathways. She has been a lead or co-investigator in various research and innovation projects. She actively represents Primary Care views on oncology pathways at health board and Wales-wide meetings, ensuring these views are integrated into broader healthcare strategies. Her leadership and contributions have been recognised with accolades, including the Hywel’s Applause Innovation Award in HDUHB in 2022.

Her Emerging Researcher Award has aided collaboration and networking with research colleagues. She is working with academic teams in Wales and England on research projects to aid cancer screening and early diagnosis of bowel cancer. 

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