Mark Emberton is Professor of Interventional Oncology at University College London. Surgically trained, he develops, administers and evaluates image-guided therapies to patients, blurring the boundaries between radiology, interventional oncology and surgery. His work to position interventional science as the translational arm of bio-engineering has led to a dramatic shortening of the time it takes to transition from prototype to clinical benefit. Professor Emberton is a gifted clinician who provides tertiary services to the nation, a valued teacher and an inspirational academic leader. His international profile is amongst the highest within the disciplines of urology and surgery.