Dr. Claire Shovlin

Professor

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Biography

Professor of Practice in Clinical Molecular Medicine and a Specialist Physician, Claire Shovlin is co-lead of the Social, Genetic & Environmental Determinants Health Theme at the NIHR Imperial Biomedical Research Centre. With over five decades of clinical experience, she has developed insights from her observations of patients at institutions including Cambridge, Harvard, and Edinburgh. Her research has focused on understanding health fluctuations and the application of knowledge to enhance health outcomes. Recognized for her contributions to rare disease understanding, she has received numerous awards, including a Lifetime Top Scholar designation in hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia. Claire has pioneered the concept of 'Reverse Translation' to conduct hypothesis-driven research that has defined new diseases. Her lab is renowned for interdisciplinary collaborations and impactful publications on topics such as pulmonary arteriovenous malformations and DNA variants related to rare diseases. In addition to her academic roles, Claire leads NHS collaborative networks and champions data-driven research methodologies to improve health through genomics. She mentors students and early-career researchers, fostering their capabilities in genomic data analysis.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor of Practice

2017-09-01 — Present

Imperial College London • London, United Kingdom

Leading research and clinical practice in Clinical Molecular Medicine.

Reader in Clinical Molecular Medicine

2015-09-01 — 2017-08-31

Imperial College London • London, United Kingdom

Engaging in research and lecturing in clinical aspects of molecular medicine.

Senior Lecturer in Respiratory Medicine

1999-01-01 — 2015-08-31

Imperial College London • London, United Kingdom

Teaching and conducting research in the field of Respiratory Medicine.

Requirements for Imperial College London

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:125
Overall
Required:125
Prerequisites
Materials Science Mechanical Engineering Civil Engineering Chemical Engineering Physics Chemistry
Application Checklist
  • Personal statement
  • CV/resume
  • Official university transcripts
  • Two academic or professional references
  • Application fee (£90)
Specialization Notes

Specialisms available in Materials for the Energy Transition or Theory and Simulation of Materials.