Hull York academic elected Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences

Professor Amar Rangan has been elected Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences in recognition of their remarkable achievements in the field of orthopaedic surgery and their efforts to translate developments into benefits for patients and the wider public.

This year, a total of 54 new Fellows have been elected to the prestigious Fellowship, which is offered to exceptional biomedical and health scientists. Their work exemplifies the Academy’s mission to create an open and progressive research sector that improves health for everyone.  

Professor Amar Rangan from Hull York Medical School (HYMS) and the Department of Health Sciences at the University of York is a specialist shoulder surgeon, Head of the Academic Centre for Surgery at James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough, and a leading figure in surgical research. His position as Mary Kinross Trust and Royal College of Surgeons Chair allows him to lead studies aimed at improving surgical treatments. 

Professor Rangan is dedicated to making sure surgical procedures, especially in bone and joint surgery, are as effective as possible. His UK-wide multicentre surgical trials have had global impact, influencing clinical practice and policy. President elect of the British Orthopaedic Association and past President of British Elbow & Shoulder Society, he is committed to advancing knowledge in his field regionally and nationally. 

Professor Rangan said: "I am delighted and honoured to have been elected as a Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences. I owe it to my very talented colleagues, patients and public contributors who work with me in embedding impactful clinical and translational surgical research in the NHS, which continues to have a global influence. I now look forward to contributing to the influential work of the Academy.” 

Professor Rangan joins an esteemed Fellowship of 1,450 researchers who are at the heart of the Academy’s work, which includes nurturing the next generation of scientists and shaping research and health policy in the UK and worldwide. 

Professor Matthew Morgan, Dean of Hull York Medical School, said: “It is wonderful that Amar’s work has been recognised by the Academy of Medical Sciences. At Hull York Medical School we are committed to improving the lives of people in our region and beyond, through our research and by supporting clinical and academic leaders of the future – Amar’s work is an excellent example of this.” 

Professor Andrew Morris CBE FRSE PMedSci, President of the Academy of Medical Sciences, added: “It is a privilege to welcome these 54 exceptional scientists to our Fellowship. Each new Fellow brings unique expertise and perspective to addressing the most significant health challenges facing society.  

“The breadth of disciplines represented in this year’s cohort – from mental health and infectious disease to cancer biology and respiratory medicine – reflects the rich diversity of medical science today. Their election comes at a crucial time when scientific excellence and collaboration across disciplines are essential for addressing global health challenges both now and in the future. We look forward to working with them to advance biomedical research and create an environment where the best science can flourish for the benefit of people everywhere.”