Eccles, Professor Diana M

MD FRCP  

Speciality

Clinical Genetics 

Sub-speciality

Cancer Genetics 

Training and Education

MB ChB Manchester, graduated 1983. General medical training,  Edinburgh - MRCP 1986. Lecturer in Oncology 1987-1988. Research Fellow MRC Genetics Unit - MD awarded 1992. Further clinical genetics training in Southampton accredited 1995, appointed as consultant SUHT in 1995. Personal Chair awarded September 2006. 

Experience

Professor Eccles has worked for Southampton University Hospitals Trust since January 1996

Development of genetic testing for cancer predisposition through translational research activities in 1990s especially in colon, breast and ovarian cancer predisposition. Establishment of cancer genetics from 1996 as part of the clinical genetics service, training genetic counsellors in cancer genetics and building clinical service with new funding opportunities. 

Key achievements

Established Regional Cancer Genetics Service from 1996. EC funded Europewide study of genetic services for cancer 1996-1999. Establishment of NCRN prospective young onset breast cancer study. Collaborative research to learn more about use of genetic information for patient benefit 

Key awards and prizes

MacElwain prize for outstanding research in Oncology (1992), Healthcare Foundation Mid Career Award (2002/3), Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (1999)

Research

157 peer reviewed publications, 13 book chapters. See a full list of Professor Eccles publications on the University of Southampton School of Medicine website|.