[3] He studied medicine at Oxford University, graduating with a BA (Hons) in Physiology in 1998 and completing his medical degree (BM, BCh) in 2001 and has been registered with the GMC since 2001.
[4] He completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Trials at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine in 2010 and a PhD at University College London in 2013, entitled “The Role of Focal Therapy in the Treatment of Prostate Cancer”.
[9][10] His research has contributed to the implementation of new diagnostic techniques such as advanced imaging, tissue biomarkers and biopsy techniques, to accurately locate cancerous tissue, improve diagnostic accuracy and inform treatment options.
[6][11][12][13] As a direct result of his work, the NHS is piloting a Rapid Access to Prostate Imaging and Diagnosis (RAPID) prostate pathway in which patients receive multi-parametric MRI (mp-MRI) scans prior to biopsy.
[14][15][16][17] Ahmed has also worked on innovative, non-invasive treatment techniques that target cancer cells whilst preserving healthy tissue and function, thus leading to fewer side-effects; these treatments include focal high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU), cryotherapy, radiofrequency ablation, injectable toxins, magnetic thermo-ablation and partial ablation rather than full prostate removal.