Susan Shelmerdine

Susan Shelmerdine is a highly accomplished radiologist specializing in pediatric imaging at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust. Holding credentials including MBBS(Dist), BSc(hons), MRCS Eng, PGCertHBE, and FRCR, she serves as a Paediatric Radiology Research Fellow with a focus on advancing imaging techniques for children and fetuses.

Her educational background includes:

• MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) with Distinction
• BSc (Bachelor of Science) with Honors
• Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons of England (MRCS Eng)
• Postgraduate Certificate in Healthcare and Biomedical Engineering (PGCertHBE)
• Fellowship of the Royal College of Radiologists (FRCR)

Shelmerdine's research program bridges clinical practice with technological innovation, focusing on pediatric radiology with particular emphasis on post-mortem imaging techniques, artificial intelligence applications in fracture detection, and fetal imaging. Her work addresses critical needs in pediatric healthcare, developing less invasive autopsy alternatives that are more acceptable to bereaved parents while maintaining diagnostic accuracy. She has been instrumental in establishing standardized protocols for post-mortem imaging through her involvement with the European Society of Paediatric Radiology.

Her research demonstrates consistent focus on improving diagnostic accuracy while respecting cultural and emotional considerations in pediatric care. She has made significant contributions to evaluating AI tools for fracture detection in children, including those with osteogenesis imperfecta, and has investigated the feasibility of advanced imaging modalities like microfocus CT for early gestation fetuses.

Susan has secured competitive fellowships from RCUK/UKRI and the Medical Research Council, reflecting the significance of her work. With 164 publications accumulating over 39,000 reads and 2,406 citations, her research has had substantial impact in the field of pediatric radiology.

Her collaborative work extends internationally, with numerous co-authors across Europe and North America, demonstrating her leadership in developing evidence-based approaches to pediatric imaging challenges.