Biography
Dr Fenella Willis is a Consultant Haematologist at St George’s Hospital, where she has been practicing since 2004. She has also held an Honorary Senior Lecturer position at the St George’s University Medical School since the same year. Dr Willis specialises in Haemato-Oncology and is the clinical lead for both the Myeloma and Apheresis services at St George’s Hospital. Additionally, she serves as the Principal Investigator for a broad portfolio of Myeloma and Haemato-Oncology clinical trials, contributing to cutting-edge research in these fields.
Dr Willis completed her medical degree at the Royal Free Hospital in London, graduating with distinction in 1993. Following this, she underwent specialist training in Haematology as part of the South West London rotation from 1996 to 2004, during which she obtained her Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training (CCST) in Haematology. During her training, she also completed an MD thesis on “Optimising Peripheral Blood Progenitor Cell Mobilisation,” further advancing her expertise in the field.
In addition to her clinical and academic roles, Dr Willis is deeply committed to charity work. She is a Trustee for Myeloma UK, a charity dedicated to supporting patients, improving access to treatments, and promoting research in Myeloma. She also serves as a Trustee for the Full Circle Fund Charity, which provides supportive care therapies to adults and children living with life-limiting and chronic diseases.
Dr Willis is a Fellow of both the Royal College of Physicians and the Royal College of Pathologists. She is an active member of the British Society of Haematology and the UKMS (UK Myeloma Society). Her career reflects a deep commitment to advancing Haemato-Oncology care, educating the next generation of medical professionals, and supporting vital patient and research initiatives.