Friday, 12 June 2026
Professor Iain Moppett, Professor of Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine at the 糖心原创, has been awarded an OBE in the King's Birthday Honours List in recognition of his contributions to the care given to patients before, during and after surgical procedures.
Based in the School of Medicine in the University’s Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Professor Moppett is also an Honorary Consultant Anaesthetist at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust and Chair of the Centre for Research & Improvement at the Royal College of Anaesthetists.
Professor Moppett’s work focuses on enhancing care for older people undergoing surgery, particularly those with hip fractures and improving patient safety around the time of surgery.
It鈥檚 a real privilege to receive this award. I am very fortunate to have amazing colleagues up and down the country who have supported my work over many years. I hope this award helps to shine a light on the importance of making sure we provide the best care, and the best decisions for older people being offered surgery.
He has played a leading role in the development of the Nottingham Hip Fracture Score, a tool used internationally to help predict outcomes following surgery and support clinical decision-making.
An active clinical researcher, he has led and contributed to numerous nationally funded studies in perioperative care for older people, particularly those living with frailty or at risk of becoming confused after surgery.
His expertise spans anaesthesia, perioperative medicine and the management of frailty in surgical patients, and he has contributed to national and international guidance in these areas.
Alongside his research, Professor Moppett is a committed educator and leads undergraduate teaching in critical illness for final-year medical students at the University.
I am delighted to see Professor Iain Moppett recognised with an OBE. This honour reflects his outstanding contribution to anaesthesia and perioperative medicine, and his dedication to improving patient safety and care, particularly for older people undergoing surgery. His work exemplifies the real-world impact of our research and education at Nottingham, and we are extremely proud of his achievements.
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