Professor Paul Collinson, a distinguished figure in the realm of pathology and biomarker expertise. With an illustrious career spanning decades, Prof. Collinson has emerged as a leading authority in his field of biomarkers, renowned for his groundbreaking research and invaluable contributions to diagnostics in health care. Dr Collinson was consultant chemical pathologist at St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and is now Professor at St George’s University of London and actively engaged in research in the biomarker field. His main clinical interests are in hyperlipidaemia, the primary and secondary prevention of cardiac disease and complex lipid disorders. He was expert advisor to the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) on cardiac biomarkers, and is responsible for developing and introducing troponin and B-type natriuretic peptide measurements to the UK. As a respected academic, Prof. Collinson has shared his knowledge and expertise through numerous publications, lectures, and collaborations, inspiring the next generation of pathologists and clinicians. His work continues to shape the future of healthcare internationally.