Professor Gordon Moran

Professor Gordon Moran is a leading academic gastroenterologist whose career has profoundly influenced the understanding and clinical management of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). As academic and clinical lead for IBD at the NIHR Nottingham Biomedical Research Centre and a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, he is recognised nationally and internationally for excellence in research, clinical practice and education. Gordon’s pioneering work has advanced non-invasive imaging techniques to measure inflammation and fibrosis, something that has significantly improved diagnosis, treatment, and ultimately, quality of life for patients worldwide. As testament to his influence as a highly productive researcher, Gordon has secured £12.5 million in grants and published more than 130 high-impact papers, with over 4,500 citations in leading journals such as Lancet Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Nature Communications, and Gut. Alongside his academic work, he mentors medical trainees and maintains a demanding clinical workload, caring for around 1,500 patients and managing a team of 22 staff.