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Alumni profiles

Alumni profiles

Discovering the role that the University has played in the lives of our alumni, exploring experiences, tracing career paths and imparting wisdom.

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Category: School: Medical

Paul Dhillon portrait

Paul Dhillon

Postgraduate Certificate in Surgical Sciences, 2010

Paul divides his time between clinical work in the emergency room and leadership responsibilities in the Canadian Armed Forces. His career has been far from typical, taking him – among other places – aboard the HMCS Ville de Québec and to Sierra Leone during the Ebola outbreak.

17 March 2026

Ishani Malhotra headshot

Ishani Malhotra

MSc in Regenerative Medicine, 2017

Ishani is a scientist and biotech founder dedicated to helping breakthroughs in cancer research reach patients more quickly and effectively. Inspired by her postgraduate degree and the University of Edinburgh’s innovation community, she is now starting her second company focused on using AI to improve cancer treatments.

17 March 2026

Photograph of Darien Cipta

Darien Alfa Cipta

MFM Family Medicine, 2017

During medical training, Darien realised many patients’ struggles could not be explained by biological illness alone. Now Head of the Department of Psychiatry at a medical school in Indonesia, Darien combines clinical work, research, and teaching to advance understanding of mental health and improve patient care.

17 March 2026

David Shearman headshot

David Shearman

BSc Anatomy 1959 | MBChB Medicine 1962 | PhD Medicine 1970

This three-time Edinburgh graduate has built a successful medical career while nurturing a life-long passion for the environment. Combining his expertise and commitment, he co-founded a charity in Australia where doctors and students collaborate on environmental and health initiatives.

26 November 2025

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