About
Simon is a Clinical Oncologist specialising in the management of urological malignancies. His research interests focus on tumour motion, the integration of imaging into radiotherapy planning / delivery, and the combination of novel agents with radiotherapy. His other passion is clinical education, where he champions multidisciplinary holistic education, incorporating patient and carer input into curriculum design for healthcare professionals, and the design of interactive digital and blended education programmes that fully utilise the affordances of the learning media used.
Other Appointments
- Honorary Reader in Clinical Oncology and Medical Education; King’s College London School of Cancer and Pharmaceutical Sciences; London, United Kingdom
- Education and Training Lead for Cancer, King’s Health Partners Comprehensive Cancer Centre; London, United Kingdom
- Lead for Guy’s Cancer Academy; London, United Kingdom
- Chair for the International Education Steering Group – American Society of Clinical Oncology; Alexandra, Virginia, USA
- E-Learning Editorial Board Member – American Society of Clinical Oncology; Alexandra, Virginia, USA
- Trustee and Past Treasurer: British Uro-oncology Group
- Editorial panel for
Key Accomplishments
- Associate Clinical Dean for King’s College London School of Medical Education, UK, 2017-2020
- Training Programme Director for Clinical Oncology: The London Deanery: 2011-2013
- President of the Oncology Section of the Royal Society of Medicine, UK, 2011-2012
- King’s College London Faculty Lead for the annual “Foundations in Oncology Course” hosted at Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai (Dr Banavali leads the Tata Memorial Centre’s Faculty) – est 2015
- King’s College London Faculty Lead for the annual “Tata Scholarship Programme” hosted at Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai and Guy’s Cancer, London (Dr Banavali leads the Tata Memorial Centre’s Faculty) – est 2016
- Lead for ENZARAD and DASL-HiCAP studies
- Editorial Panel for the British Journal of Urology International, 2013-2015
- FinO / Tata scholarship programme
Education / Honors
- Fellowship of the Academy of Medical Educators, UK, 2020
- Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy, UK, 2017
- Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians, London, UK, 2013
- Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy, UK, 2017
- Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians, London, UK, 2013
- Doctorate in Medical Research, University of London, UK, 2010
- Fellowship of the Royal College of Radiologists, UK, 2005
- Batchelor of Medicine and Batchelor of Surgery (MBBS), United Medical & Dental Schools of Guy’s and St. Thomas’ Hospitals, University of London, UK, 1997
- Honours Batchelor of Science Degree: Anatomy and Basic Medical Sciences, University of London, UK, 1994
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