New President of British Society of Echocardiography
Wendy Gamlin, Alder Hey’s Principal Cardiac Clinical Scientist, has now taken the baton as the President of the British Society of Echocardiography. As only the second non-medic to hold the role in the society’s 35-year history, her appointment represents a significant personal achievement, the first female scientist and a proud moment for Alder H
Wendy’s appointment will help amplify the voice of paediatric cardiac services nationally, strengthen links with education and accreditation pathways, and support continuous improvement in how we deliver echocardiography for children and young people.
The British Society of Echocardiography represents all clinical echocardiography professionals within the UK, with over 5,600 members, Ireland and 30 other countries around the world.
We are immensely proud of her achievement and offer our warmest congratulations on this well-deserved honour. It is a privilege to see a colleague from Alder Hey leading the BSE and representing our shared commitment to excellence.
Her appointment reflects the expertise and leadership that exists within Alder Hey’s cardiac sciences workforce and further strengthens the Trust’s contribution to shaping national standards in echocardiography.
“As a clinical scientist and service lead, I am immensely proud to have been elected as the next President of the BSE and will look to continue the amazing work of those inspiring individuals who have preceded me."