Congratulations to IPEM's New AHCS Fellows
Six members of the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM) have been awarded Honorary Fellowships by the Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS) at a ceremony held in London.
The Honorary Fellowship is one of the Academy’s highest distinctions, recognising individuals who have made outstanding and sustained contributions to healthcare science, professional leadership and the improvement of patient care across the UK.
IPEM is proud to congratulate the following members who received this prestigious recognition
Professor Paul White
Professor White is a consultant clinical scientist and Scientific Director of Clinical Engineering at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. His work focuses on translating unmet clinical needs into innovative medical technologies and services that improve patient outcomes. He has been widely recognised for leadership in research, innovation and the safe management of medical technologies across healthcare systems.
Claire Hardiman
Claire Hardiman has played a significant leadership role in advancing healthcare science within the NHS, contributing to the development and delivery of innovative scientific services that support patient care. She is widely recognised for her commitment to strengthening professional collaboration and promoting the value of healthcare science within multidisciplinary teams.
Sarah Allen
Sarah Allen has made major contributions to nuclear medicine and healthcare science leadership. Through her work in national programmes and professional networks, she has supported the development of the workforce and championed the role of healthcare scientists in delivering high-quality diagnostic and therapeutic services.
Dr Fiammetta (Fia) Fedele
Fiammetta Fedele is recognised for her leadership in healthcare science innovation and her work to strengthen professional practice and collaboration across the sector. Her efforts have helped advance the impact of healthcare science in improving patient care and service delivery.
Usman Lula
Usman Lula is a clinical scientist in radiotherapy physics and an emerging leader within healthcare science. In addition to his clinical work, he has contributed to professional leadership and knowledge sharing across the sector, including through editorial roles supporting the dissemination of healthcare science leadership and best practice.
Professor Stephen O’Connor
Stephen O’Connor is a distinguished biomedical engineering academic and Royal Academy of Engineering Visiting Professor at City, University of London. As a Past President of IPEM, his career has focused on advancing biomedical engineering education, research and professional leadership, helping to shape the future of healthcare technology and clinical engineering.
These awards recognise the exceptional leadership, expertise and dedication shown by these individuals throughout their careers. Their contributions continue to strengthen healthcare science, support the development of the profession and ultimately improve outcomes for patients.
Everyone at IPEM offers huge congratulations to Professor White, Claire Hardiman, Sarah Allen, Dr Fiammetta Fedele, Usman Lula and Professor Stephen O’Connor on this well-deserved recognition.