Peter Mortimer

Professor Peter Mortimer is based at St George’s Hospital Medical School in London, and is internationally renowned for his research and clinical expertise in the workings of the lymphatic system. He is uncovering the causes of arm swelling called lymphoedema, a common long-term side effect of treatment for breast cancer. His innovative research could lead to new and more effective ways to prevent or treat the problem, improving the quality of life for many breast cancer survivors in the future.