Shahab Valizadehzare (HBSc, MD3) is a medical student at the University of Queensland with research interests in general and colorectal surgery. He has published in Colorectal Disease and presented at national meetings, including the RACS Annual Scientific Congress and RBWH Research Awards. Shahab serves as a Gross Anatomy Demonstrator and suturing instructor, combining his passion for teaching with clinical anatomy. His ongoing work explores age-related differences in colorectal cancer outcomes. Dedicated to surgical excellence, Shahab has represented UQ in the Queensland State-Wide Surgical Skills Competition and continues to contribute to surgical education and research.