Ms Jajini Susan Varghese

Ms Jajini Susan Varghese has undertaken dual training in Plastic Surgery and in Breast Oncology Surgery. She completed her surgical training on the Pan-Thames rotation in some of the busiest and largest hospitals in London, including St Barts Hospital, Royal Free Hospital & Guys and St Thomas Hospital.  Prior to her surgical training, she completed her PhD in the Genetics of Breast cancer at the University of Cambridge on full scholarships. She is based at the London Breast Institute and Princess Grace Hospital. She is also attached to University College London as an Associate Professor. Jajini is passionate about applying the latest plastic surgical techniques to improve cosmetic outcomes after cancer is removed. This is usually done at the same time as the cancer operation. She is also able to discuss the risk of getting breast cancer in the future through genetic testing and offer personalised preventative and early detection strategies. As a female, she finds her job extremely fulfilling and her patient-centered approach to clinical practice means that she discusses all options available, and tailor makes the surgery for the patient.  She is actively involved in research and is currently the Principal Investigator on several national and international trials. She has also widely published. She is a member of the BAAPS, BAPRAS, and ABS societies and has recently won the Outstanding Young Person of the Year international award by JCI. As part of her role at University College London, Ms. Varghese lectures on the Burns, Plastic, and Reconstructive Surgery MSc course, and she is the sub-module lead for the breast oncoplastic section. She also supervises MSc students and is an examiner for both MSc and PhD courses. Additionally, she is the current specialty lead for mainstreaming breast cancer in North London Genomics (GLH) hub. In her personal life, Ms Varghese enjoys traveling and enjoys dinner parties with both her family and friends.