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PROFESSOR
PROKAR DASGUPTA OBE
PROFESSOR OF
SURGERY AND UROLOGY
CHARITABLE TRUSTS
VISITING PROFESSORSHIPS
APPOINTMENTS
MAIN GRANTS – total 55
OTHER INTERESTS
Marathon Running
Inspired by Haruki Murakami’s bestseller “What I talk about when I talk about running” I took up this extreme sport with much enthusiasm. I enjoy the rigorous training, dedication, focus and mental strength needed for success. I ran three of the marathon majors over 10 months:
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New York City 2008
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London 2009, 2010
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Berlin 2009, 2011, 2013
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ULTRA – Lochness; Atlantic Challenge, Cornwall; Thames Bridges 2015-19
Trekking
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Himalayan and other endurance based treks- Rohtang pass and the cold desert
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Bike for BUF Sicily challenge – 300 km in 5 days
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