Shaneel is a General Surgery Registrar training in the North West deanery. He is an avid member of the North West Research Collaborative and has demonstrated his dedication to advancing research and garnering robust support for aspiring abdominal wall surgeons in the region. By representing trainee interests through the BHS Trainee subcommittee, he hopes to translate this position into tangible results for trainees including enhancing training pathways, improving access to educational resources and fostering quality improvement.