Carmel Moran

Carmel is Professor of Translational Ultrasound at the University of Edinburgh. Originally from Belfast, she studied physics and maths at Queen's University in Belfast, earned a masters degree in medical physics from Aberdeen University, and a PhD from the Institute of Cancer Research, University of London. Since relocating to Edinburgh in 1991, she has devoted over three decades to medical research and academia at the University.

Carmel's contributions include establishing the Edinburgh preclinical ultrasound imaging facility in 2008, which provides essential data for groundbreaking translational research. Her expertise spans clinical and preclinical ultrasound studies. Her research focuses on high-frequency ultrasound and ultrasonic contrast agents, to improve imaging methods and develop innovative approaches to target microbubbles to biological markers in tissues.

She has also made considerable strides in promoting diversity and understanding within Edinburgh Medical School. As co-leader of the Edinburgh Clinical Medical School Athena SWAN silver award renewal in 2021, Carmel shaped policies and culture towards inclusivity. Her roles extend to mentoring colleagues and students, exemplifying her commitment to nurturing the next generation of medical professionals. A previous president of the British Medical Ultrasound Society and a member of the EPSRC Healthcare Technologies strategic advisory team, Carmel's leadership and expertise have left a significant mark on the field of medical ultrasound.