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An immune therapy for the most aggressive form of breast cancer can substantially reduce the risk of the disease returning, according to a clinical trial led by Professor Peter Schmid of St Bartholomew’s Hospital and Queen Mary University of London.

Outpatient service manager Alison Digney started at St Bartholomew’s in 1988 as a clinic receptionist and health records clerk.

“Equal opportunities for all trainees in cardiology is crucial. We need to inspire future generations to reach higher than us,” said Julia Grapsa, consultant cardiologist at St Bartholomew’s Hospital.

Following her nomination for the Barts Health meets Vogue inspiring women awards, we sat down with Ms Arti Garg, consultant surgeon at Newham Hospital, to get an insight into her life, her achievements and her future ambitions.