Dr. Lorna Marson

Biography

Professor Lorna Marson is a leading expert in transplantation surgery, serving as a Professor of Transplant Surgery at the University of Edinburgh and an Honorary Consultant Surgeon at the Royal Infirmary Edinburgh. She holds a Personal Chair in Transplant Surgery since August 2018, following her roles as a Senior Lecturer and Reader. Professor Marson's clinical research portfolio focuses on renal transplantation, particularly on factors affecting cold ischaemic time and the management of antibody-mediated rejection. She has conducted significant laboratory research aimed at understanding ischaemia-reperfusion injury and chronic allograft injury. In addition to her clinical responsibilities, she is a Supervisor for PhD and MD students, especially surgical trainees. Professor Marson is also involved in various leadership roles, including as the Chair of the Scottish Medical Schools’ Admissions Group and as a Director of the UK Organ Donation and Transplantation Research Network. Her contributions to the field have been recognized through her Fellowship with the Royal Society of Edinburgh in 2024, along with numerous awards throughout her career, including the Clinician Scientist Award from the Academy of Medical Sciences/Health Foundation.

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