Current Roles & Affiliations
Leading innovation across academia, healthcare, and biotechnology
CEO & Co‑Founder
Dawn Therapeutics
CEO & Co‑Founder
Dawn Therapeutics
NHS Trust
Imperial College Healthcare
Honorary Professorships
Egypt, China, Romania, Greece
Global Recognition in HPB & Liver Surgery
Independent AI-driven intelligence platforms have ranked Professor Habib among the world's top innovators
ChatGPT
Top HPB & Liver Surgery Innovators
#1
World Ranking
- Inventor of Habib 4X device
- Pioneer of UK gene therapy trials
- RNA therapy principal investigator
- Co‑founder MiNA Therapeutics
Microsoft Copilot
Top HPB Liver Surgeons in Europe
#1
World RankingEurope 2025
- Bloodless liver resection expertise
- Habib 4X device innovation
- saRNA drug development
DeepSeek
Top 100 Surgical Innovators
#4
World Ranking
- Featured among top 10 liver surgery innovators alongside surgical legends
Pioneering Firsts & Clinical Leadership
Gene Therapy Pioneer
First gene therapy trials for liver cancer and liver diseases in the UK
Transplant Innovation
First living‑related liver transplant in Africa & the Middle East (1993)
Research Leadership
Published widely in gene therapy, stem cell therapy, and oligonucleotide research
International Speaker
Henri Bismuth Symposium (2011), ASGCT Annual Meeting (2024)
Clinical Excellence
Recognized for breakthrough surgical techniques and patient outcomes
Mentorship Legacy
Training the next generation of surgical innovators worldwide
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Translating breakthrough science into life-changing medical technologies
Medical Device Innovations
Habib 4X
Acquired by AngioDynamics (2015)
Habib EndoHPB
Acquired by Boston Scientific (2018) • Edison Gold Award (2020)
Company Foundations
- EMcision Ltd (medical device innovation)
- MiNA Therapeutics (RNA therapeutics)
- Apterna (aptamer development)
- Dawn Therapeutics (gene & RNA therapy)
Awards, Honours & Distinctions
Saturday TIMES
Top UK Surgeon (2011)
Takreem Laureate
Recognized for breakthrough surgical techniques and patient outcomes
Vatican Invitation
Papal Advisor on Gene Therapy (2016)
French Academy
Académie Nationale de Chirurgie (2015)
Global Recognition
Honorary Professorships Worldwide
Keynote Speaker
International Medical Conferences
Innovation is not just invention — it is the courage to translate new science into meaningful human outcomes.
— Professor Nagy Habib
Legacy of Innovation
Standing alongside surgical legends
Dr Ramses Guirgis
His Grandfather & Inspiration
First Registered Medical Doctor in Egypt
Thomas Starzl
His Mentor
Father of Liver Transplantation
Henri Bismuth
His Mentor
Modern Liver Resection Techniques
Christoph Broelsch
His Mentor
LDLT Pioneer
Dawn's Leadership Philosophy
Collaborative Excellence
The best science happens when diverse perspectives collaborate.
Ethical Innovation
Ethics and transparency are as important as innovation.
Global Access
Global access should be built into every stage of drug development.
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