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Susan Shelmerdine

Susan Shelmerdine

Consultant Radiologist, Roentgen Professor, Great Ormond Street Hospital, The Royal College of Radiologists

Dr Susan, a paediatric radiologist, academic, entrepreneur, and digital health innovator, is on a mission to harness the power of technology to make medicine safer, smarter, and more inclusive for children everywhere.

With a passion for aligning digital innovation with real-world healthcare needs, Susan is dedicated to transforming how we care for children—through thoughtful design, inclusive systems, and a relentless focus on improving outcomes for young patients. Her work bridges clinical practice and digital health, blending deep medical expertise with a visionary approach to technology.

Recognised as an AI Visionary by the Department of Health and Social Care, Susan champions technology that works for everyone—especially children, whose needs are often overlooked in traditional innovation.

Her impact spans across research, education, and policy. She has led over £2 million in funded research, published 140+ peer-reviewed papers, delivered 60+ invited lectures, and contributes her expertise to national healthcare policy as part of the NICE EVA and MHRA expert panels.

At the heart of all her work is a simple, powerful goal: to make complex ideas human-centred, accessible, and meaningful—so that digital health truly works for the children it’s meant to serve.