Dr. Ewen Harrison

Professor

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Biography

Ewen Harrison is a Professor of Surgery and Data Science at the University of Edinburgh, as well as a Consultant HPB Surgeon at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh. He serves as the Co-Director of the Centre for Medical Informatics at the Usher Institute. His research focuses on improving patient outcomes in surgery through data-driven and collaborative methodologies, leveraging advancements in AI, machine learning, and clinical trials. Ewen's academic contributions include over 300 publications and notable co-authorship of the book 'R Healthcare Data Science.' Additionally, he leads the NIHR Unit for Global Surgery, which collaborates with global partners in various countries to enhance surgical research and practice. His efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic were pivotal, establishing analytics for one of the largest cohorts worldwide and developing the 4C Mortality risk prediction score. Ewen has received recognition for his work, notably being appointed OBE in the King’s New Year Honours. He holds degrees in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Glasgow, a PhD from the University of Edinburgh, and an MSc in Statistics from the University of Sheffield.

Research Interests

Experience

Consultant HPB Surgeon

2008-06-01 — Present

Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh • Edinburgh

Consultant surgeon specializing in hepatopancreatobiliary surgery.

Co-Director

— Present

Centre for Medical Informatics • University of Edinburgh

Leadership role focused on integrating medical informatics into surgical practices.

Professor of Surgery & Data Science

— Present

Usher Institute, University of Edinburgh • Edinburgh

Professor specializing in the intersection of surgery and data science.

Awards

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Officer of the Order of the British Empire

Requirements for University of Edinburgh

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.25
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in business, management, or related subject
Application Checklist
  • Academic transcripts
  • Personal statement
  • One academic reference
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Marketing