Specialty lead in North West London appointed to prestigious fellowship
- 15 July 2024
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A local specialty lead for the NIHR Clinical Research Network (CRN) North West London has been appointed to the Fellowship of the Academy of Medical Sciences (AMS).
Professor Waljit Dhillo, specialty lead for Metabolic and Endocrine Disorders, is among 59 influential scientists elected to the Academy, which describes itself as the independent voice of biomedical and health research in the UK.
“I am honoured to have been elected a Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences...”
Professor Dhillo is a consultant endocrinologist and divisional director of research at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. He is also dean of the NIHR Academy, scientific director for research capacity and capabilities to the NIHR board and professor in endocrinology and metabolism at Imperial College London. His research focuses on the neuroendocrine mechanisms which regulate food intake, understanding gut hormones and he has shown that the novel hormone, kisspeptin can be used safely and effectively in IVF treatment for women with infertility.
He said: "I am honoured to have been elected a Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences — it’s a tribute to the brilliant team I work with. Our research has now resulted in a new licensed therapy, which is non-oestrogen based, for menopausal flushing. This will make a real difference to the lives of many women suffering around the world."
Other local researchers appointed include Professor Azeem Majeed and Professor Alun Davies. Professor Majeed is head of the department of primary care and public health and Imperial College London and supports the primary care team at the CRN North West London. Professor Davies is professor of vascular surgery at Imperial College London.
The scientists will be formally admitted at a ceremony on Wednesday 18 September 2024.
Find out more about the Fellowship of the Academy of Medical Sciences.
