Cambridge surgeon is awarded top Senior NIHR investigator award

Congratulations to Grant Stewart, NIHR Cambridge BRC researcher, Head of Department of Surgery, Professor of Surgical Oncology and Honorary Consultant Urological Surgeon, who has been newly appointed as an NIHR Senior Investigator.

Each year the NIHR invites applications to decide who is awarded this prestigious research role, based on outstanding contributions to research. This year 43 researchers have been newly appointed to the NIHR Senior Investigator role.

Professor Stewart’s work focusses on novel ways for early detection and screening for kidney cancer. He is also researching innovative surgical clinical trials to improve treatment options and outcomes for patients with kidney cancer. His significant contributions to research have been recognised by the NIHR which has led to him receiving this esteemed award for 2026.

Professor Grant Stewart, pictured right, said: “It is a great honour to be appointed an NIHR Senior Investigator. This recognition reflects the work of a remarkable community of clinicians, scientists and patients who contribute to our research.

“Together we are working to improve the early detection and treatment of kidney cancer through innovative screening approaches and new clinical trials. I am grateful to the NIHR for its continued support, which enables us to translate research discoveries into better outcomes for patients.”

Find the full list of the 2026 Senior Investigators from the NIHR.