Professor Myint said: "I am honoured to be shortlisted for Clinical Leader of the Year. In addition to his clinical work, Professor Myint has dedicated much of his career to training and mentoring clinicians around the world. Dr Gillian Heap, director of research at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre, said: "Professor Myint’s shortlisting is a fitting recognition of his extraordinary contribution to cancer care. The HSJ said Prof Myint’s "shortlisting for Clinical Leader of the Year recognises his commitment to clinical excellence, innovation and patient-centred care over a distinguished career". This year’s winner in the Clinical Leader of the Year category will be announced at a ceremony in London in November.